Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent

Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.

Bear spends day in tree near Markham Woods Middle School, feet away from carpool lane

A bear that spent the better part of Monday in a tree near a Seminole County middle school, came down after about eight hours and headed into some nearby woods.

Friday fishing report: March 21, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant fish such as redfish, trout and sheepshead will likely be active over the next few days. As temperatures warm up again and a new moon approaches next week, snook could get more active inshore. Nearshore and offshore, mangrove snapper bites have picked up.

Friday fishing report: March 14, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says a full moon is creating more tidal flows, leading to better opportunities to catch fish. Conditions could get rough this weekend, though, with stronger winds ahead of storms late Sunday into Monday.

Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington

Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.

VIDEO: Enormous Florida alligator wanders golf course

A Florida woman recently captured a video of an enormous alligator wandering about a golf course at Stonegate Oaks in Kissimmee.

Massive great white shark among several being tracked off Florida coast

A non-profit organization focused on monitoring and conserving marine life is tracking several large sharks off the coast of Florida, providing valuable insights into the movements of these giant predators.

Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring

The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.

Friday fishing report: March 7, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent fluctuations in temperatures have made fishing conditions tougher. Things could calm down by next Tuesday and Wednesday, with warming trends and larger tides ahead of a full moon making for a better bite.

US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'

A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.

Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC

A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County. 

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.