Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia

A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.

Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose

Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.

Friday Fishing report: Nov. 8, 2024
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says this coming week should make for ?stellar? fishing inshore, with a Full Moon on the way next Friday. Snook and redfish are active right now, according to Hubbard. Nearshore, the hogfish bite is picking up. Big mangrove snappers, blackfin tuna and kingfish are among the most active bites offshore.

National Parks are free for Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.

Manatee Viewing Center reopens in Apollo Beach

As temperatures begin to drop by Florida standards, manatees start seeking warmer waters and those wishing to see the sea cows can once again gather in Apollo Beach. 

Friday Fishing report: Nov. 1, 2024
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says a New Moon brings a concentrated nighttime bite around artificial light sources inshore. Nearshore and offshore, daytime bites are better.

60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park

Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.

Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida

Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber

Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.

Python found eating deer in Florida stuns scientists

A study by biologists in Southwest Florida has uncovered that massive snakes known as Burmese pythons can consume larger prey than initially thought.

Friday Fishing report: Oct. 25, 2024
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides may be weak now, but the new moon next week will help pick up the tides and anglers should see more fish biting during the day inshore and offshore.

Hubbard's Marina back open after Hurricane Milton
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Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina joined FOX 13 News to talk about the marina's reopening after suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.

Multi-million dollar project: The Rays unsure of the Trop's future

The Rays are beginning to explore what they will do next after winds tore the roof off Tropicana Field during Hurricane Milton.

Seven Pinellas parks to reopen Saturday following hurricanes Helene & Milton

Many parks and trails in Pinellas County are set to reopen this Saturday, Oct. 19, after being closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.