Watch: Manatee rescued after getting stranded Florida river's mud banks at low tide
Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.
Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.
Cell phone tower worker, wildlife volunteers help eagle family after fishing line gets tangled in their nest
A cell tower company employee got a bird’s eye view Tuesday as he scaled a tower in Pasco County trying to save two eaglets and their parents.
A cell tower company employee got a bird’s eye view Tuesday as he scaled a tower in Pasco County trying to save two eaglets and their parents.
Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando
A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.
A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.
Humpback whale that washed ashore in NJ likely struck by vessel: Officials
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”
John?s Pass Seafood Festival kicks off
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina discusses what?s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John?s Pass Seafood Festival. There?s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina discusses what?s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John?s Pass Seafood Festival. There?s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
WATCH: Giant python crosses road in Florida Everglades
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
2-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by car is first reported death of 2023
Wildlife officials have reported the first Florida panther death of 2023. A 2-year-old female was found dead from an apparent vehicle strike on a rural road in Collier County. Last year, a total of 27 Florida panthers were reported killed, with 25 of those being from vehicle strikes.
Wildlife officials have reported the first Florida panther death of 2023. A 2-year-old female was found dead from an apparent vehicle strike on a rural road in Collier County. Last year, a total of 27 Florida panthers were reported killed, with 25 of those being from vehicle strikes.
Invasive iguanas may be adapting to cold in Florida
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
Manatee deaths lower than last year, but experts warn 2023 could be another deadly year for sea cows
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
TSA: Traveler tries to sneak four-foot ‘emotional support’ snake through security at Tampa airport
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
2nd bald eagle egg hatches in Southwest Florida nest
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
How active are the inshore fish right now?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ?good moving currents? making the fish active.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ?good moving currents? making the fish active.
Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
Harriet, M15 - the famous eagles of southwest Florida - are expecting 2 eaglets following Hurricane Ian
Hatch watch is underway for a well-known eagle named Harriet down in North Fort Myers. A pip or a crack in the egg could come any day now. Once that time inches closer, thousands will log onto Southwest Florida Eagle Cam.
Hatch watch is underway for a well-known eagle named Harriet down in North Fort Myers. A pip or a crack in the egg could come any day now. Once that time inches closer, thousands will log onto Southwest Florida Eagle Cam.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report for the first week of 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina provides the very last fishing report for 2022. He said red tide has appeared to back off, clearing the way for a solid fishing week.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina provides the very last fishing report for 2022. He said red tide has appeared to back off, clearing the way for a solid fishing week.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.