Conservation groups file lawsuit seeking gopher tortoise protections

Two conservation groups Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by federal wildlife officials to reject listing gopher tortoises as endangered or threatened species, saying the burrowing animals face a "grim" future without help.

Hot water keeps fish in the shade
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As water temperatures reach the 90s, Captain Dylan Hubard says the fish are tucking up underneath the shadows of docks, mangroves and deep holes where it?s cooler.

Florida Python Challenge aims to remove invasive species from Everglades

If you're looking to earn some extra cash or make what would surely be an unforgettable memory, the Florida Python Challenge might be for you. 

National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday

The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.

Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers

A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.

Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex

Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."

Heat helps predict where fish are biting
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish will be biting with the heat combined with a new moon coming up.