2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
Back-to-back cold fronts impacting anglers
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard?s Marina says anglers need to give the water time to calm down and clear up as cold fronts hit the area.
Pasco County wildlife officials ask for input on extending scallop season
Wildlife officials in Pasco County are asking for residents to weigh-in on possibly extending the scallop season.
Miami-Dade County men arrested for poaching deer in Highlands County: FWC
Two men from Miami-Dade County admitted to harvesting six white-tailed deer, but neither had hunting licenses, according to officials.
Good Catch Fishing Report Jan. 4, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard?s Marina says the cooler weather has the sheepshead fired up in-shore.
Massive 1,437-pound shark pings off Florida's coast
A massive great white shark has pinged off the coast of Florida.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
Eagle Cam: Southwest Florida eaglet hatches on New Year’s Eve
A pair of eagles in Southwest Florida that have captivated millions on a livestream, are starting 2024 with a new eaglet.
Manatees return to Apollo Beach as temperatures drop
Dozens of manatees delighted families this holiday season as they gathered for warmth at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
Captain Experiences offers guides for fishing and hunting excursions
A day out fishing isn't just leisure for Cody Beckman – it's also his job. He's one of the nationwide guides for Captain Experiences.
Cold temperatures offer great opportunity for sheepshead, trout
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina offered some tips for a cooler weekend on the other side of a cold front.
Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun
A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.
Decline in Florida Panther car deaths may show troubling population trend
The Florida Panther, the official state animal, is one of the most endangered animals in the world. Their population once spread from Arkansas, across the Carolinas and down, but it is now limited to a small area in Southwest Florida.
Sheepshead, redfish biting around docks
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard?s Marina says the winter weather pattern is in full swing, which mean sheepshead, redfish and trout are biting.
Video: 600-pound gator found wandering outside Florida mall
A giant gator may have been trying to finish up its Christmas shopping when it was found wandering outside a mall in Southwest Florida.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
These US national parks will require a reservation in 2024
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.