Florida woman killed after alligator attack in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

A woman was killed on Sunday after she was swimming and attacked by an alligator, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is the third alligator-related incident that has happened within Central Florida in a week.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Summertime fishing patterns impacted
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Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says you have to take the summertime heat into consideration when fishing this time of year.

Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit after Sloth World deaths

Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.

Warm weather sends fish to cooler waters
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Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's marina says mangrove snapper are starting to come back, gives tips on fishing in deeper pockets of water as fish look for cooler temperatures and talks about the upcoming fishing education event.

New moon brings good weekend fishing patterns
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Inshore fishing around dock lights and bridge lights should be great for a nighttime bait bite. Off shore daytime fishing should be hotter and more concentrated with very calm seas and low winds.

DUI suspect running from law enforcement officer attacked by alligator in swamp: Sheriff

A DUI suspect faces multiple charges after he ran into a Louisiana swamp to escape law enforcement officers and was attacked by an alligator, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

License free saltwater fishing weekend
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Summertime patterns settle in pushing snook out into passes, tarpon onto beaches, and red snapper chaos offshore with steady red grouper and strong pelagics out deep.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

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.