Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report
A 1,000-pound female manatee named Shantay died at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool she was in, according to a new report from the USDA.
A 1,000-pound female manatee named Shantay died at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool she was in, according to a new report from the USDA.
Video: Florida gator goes door to door with folding chair stuck to its head
A Florida gator was caught on camera going door to door with a folding chair stuck to its head in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday morning.
A Florida gator was caught on camera going door to door with a folding chair stuck to its head in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday morning.
No shortage of aquatic life at guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge
There is no shortage of aquatic life at a guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge.
There is no shortage of aquatic life at a guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge.
Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
Gator claws at Wesley Chapel family’s door, “It was a huge guy"
It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that.
It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that.
Friday fishing report: May 9, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the approaching low pressure, along with an upcoming full moon, will make for strong fishing conditions with lots of moving fish in the coming days.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the approaching low pressure, along with an upcoming full moon, will make for strong fishing conditions with lots of moving fish in the coming days.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 47-year-old man was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.
A 47-year-old man was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.
Alligator kills 61-year-old Davenport woman canoeing with husband on Lake Kissimmee
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
Video: Alligator removed from FishHawk preschool parking lot
An alligator caused a scaly situation outside a FishHawk preschool on Tuesday.
An alligator caused a scaly situation outside a FishHawk preschool on Tuesday.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
Alligator attacks and kills woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee: PCSO
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
Elderly man, dog killed in bear attack in Southwest Florida, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says an 89-year-old man and his dog were killed by a bear on Monday, marking the first deadly bear attack in the state since records have been kept.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says an 89-year-old man and his dog were killed by a bear on Monday, marking the first deadly bear attack in the state since records have been kept.
Video: Black bear spotted in downtown St. Augustine
A black bear was caught on camera wandering around downtown St. Augustine early Tuesday morning.
A black bear was caught on camera wandering around downtown St. Augustine early Tuesday morning.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Man, dog killed in suspected bear attack in Southwest Florida
A man and his dog were killed Monday morning in what officials believe is a bear attack in Collier County.
A man and his dog were killed Monday morning in what officials believe is a bear attack in Collier County.
See it: Florida officials unleash dozens of snakes…for a good cause
Officials released 42 eastern indigo snakes into the wilds of Florida this week in an effort to recover local populations of the species.
Officials released 42 eastern indigo snakes into the wilds of Florida this week in an effort to recover local populations of the species.
Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Friday fishing report: May 2, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will pick up over the next week as we approach a full moon, while the return of the summertime pattern is forcing a lot of change in back bay and inshore waters.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will pick up over the next week as we approach a full moon, while the return of the summertime pattern is forcing a lot of change in back bay and inshore waters.
'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'
Longnose lancetfish "look like they swam out of prehistoric time," NOAA says.
Longnose lancetfish "look like they swam out of prehistoric time," NOAA says.