Summer patterns ring in new fishing season
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June 1st marks the closure of triggerfish season, but also kicks off red snapper season. Near shore and offshore should have a good nighttime bite for snapper.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Charter captain saves entangled sea turtle
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A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.

Redfish move inshore as more rain falls
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As we get more rain, more redfish and mullet have traveled inshore. The hogfish bite is starting to slow down offshore as the water continues to warm. 

AI robotic beehives deployed in Pasco County farm community

As the U.S. bee population declines, a farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered technology to protect its bee colonies.

New moon weekend means better nighttime fishing
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With a new moon weekend, bait concentrations will head to artificial light sources and allow for great nighttime fishing. The day time bite will be better offshore and near shore.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Summer heat brings in warmer fishing patterns
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As the water warms up before the summer months, many fish are heading into deeper waters. Tarpon are starting to resurface inshore, while hogfish are starting to dissipate to colder waters.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.