Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 24, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
10-foot gator pulled from Florida storm drain
Florida firefighters never know what they may encounter on the job.
Florida firefighters never know what they may encounter on the job.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 17, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 10, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant ? like redfish, sheepshead and trout ? are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant ? like redfish, sheepshead and trout ? are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
Will frozen iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
As temperatures drop, there is a possibility iguanas may drop as well.
As temperatures drop, there is a possibility iguanas may drop as well.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 3, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer temperatures this weekend will allow for good fishing. More weather changes through next week could make for less favorable conditions, but things should get better by the following weekend.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer temperatures this weekend will allow for good fishing. More weather changes through next week could make for less favorable conditions, but things should get better by the following weekend.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 27, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says with a new moon coming up on Monday, areas near artificial light sources will become prime places for fishing.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says with a new moon coming up on Monday, areas near artificial light sources will become prime places for fishing.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 20, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says nicer weather and a new moon means things should be picking up as we head into next week as the atmosphere stabilizes and the current gets stronger.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says nicer weather and a new moon means things should be picking up as we head into next week as the atmosphere stabilizes and the current gets stronger.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.