Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
New seagrass project aims to feed manatees in Apollo Beach
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much in the way of natural food.
Bradenton police officers come to the rescue when ducklings fall through a grate
Bradenton Police came to the rescue of baby ducklings that fell through a grate.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
Manatee released back in Crystal River after recovering from severe cold stress lesions, bone infection
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
New critical-care pools to help ZooTampa with rise in manatee patients
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Video: Burmese python yanked out of semi-truck engine in Florida
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
Video: Florida fire captain removes Burmese python from shed
A fire captain in South Florida took on a tough task, removing an invasive Burmese python found in a shed.
Black bear crashes vacation, takes a dip in Tennessee hot tub
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.