Florida alligator poachers facing third-degree felony, FWC says

Alligators are a protected species. It’s illegal to kill one outside of gator hunting season in Florida, unless it's deemed a threat by FWC and at that point they'll bring in a state-certified trapper.

Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach

Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.

Fish should be biting as weather clears up
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The backside of a new moon usually means the fish won?t be as active, but Dylan Hubbard says they should be biting as the weather clears up.

Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution

In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters. 

Gator captured after going for a dip in Pinellas County pool

A Pinellas County woman is saying ‘later gator’ after recently discovering the reptile in her swimming pool.

El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.

PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress

Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.

Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Red snapper season begins
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A west wind is making it difficult for anglers to get on the water as red snapper season gets underway for private anglers.

Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort

This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.

Black bear believed to be spotted across Hillsborough County captured at Tampa International Airport

A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.

Alligator apprehended after lurking around Lakeland parking lot

A suspicious suspect stashing under cars in a Polk County parking lot was captured and released into the wild on Tuesday. 

Watch: Sharks startle Alabama swimmers back into their boats

There were about six hammerhead sharks averaging between 6 to 8 feet long, according to Paul Hubble who was also in the water that day.

10-foot crocodile pulled from Florida pool

Florida wildlife officials were called to a residential home early Sunday morning to remove a 10-foot crocodile from the pool.

Video: Black bear goes for a swim on Florida beach

Beachgoers in the Florida panhandle got quite the shock on Sunday when they spotted a black bear taking a dip on the Emerald Coast.