First local sea turtle nest of the season marked on Venice Beach

Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.

Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon

An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.

Easterly wind could impact offshore fishing
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Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina said with some winds this weekend, it might not be the best conditions for offshore fishing, but elsewhere the pleasant and warm weather pattern has been fruitful.

Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info

A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.

‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China

‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.

Beloved manatee, one of the oldest in Florida, dies at ZooTampa

ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.

These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished

Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.

VIDEO: Barefoot Florida man wrangles 8-foot alligator

One Florida man went toe to toe with a huge alligator in Jacksonville and lived to tell the tale.

Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out

Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.

How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants

While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.

Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds

Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.

Cold fronts slowing down, leading to great fishing
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Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina gave two big thumbs up for the beautiful weather we're seeing in Tampa Bay.

Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

FWC captures massive Burmese python in Everglades

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission captured one of the heaviest Burmese pythons on record in the Everglades.