TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is a popular destination for sea cows and tourists alike
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.
Cold-stunned iguanas become immobile across South Florida as temperatures dropped Christmas weekend
When temperatures fall, so do iguanas. Down in South Florida, after temperatures dropped to the 40s, the invasive reptiles were immobile.
When temperatures fall, so do iguanas. Down in South Florida, after temperatures dropped to the 40s, the invasive reptiles were immobile.
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Tropical fish farmers bracing for any impacts from cold temperatures
Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.
Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.
Gopher tortoise's shell illegally airbrushed by unknown person in Zephyrhills, sanctuary says
It's been two weeks since someone spray-painted a gopher tortoise's shell, and those working to remove the pink and white layers say they aren't even halfway done.
It's been two weeks since someone spray-painted a gopher tortoise's shell, and those working to remove the pink and white layers say they aren't even halfway done.
How do fish react to cold snaps?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through ? especially near shore and offshore.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through ? especially near shore and offshore.
Wildlife crossings over I-4 could help save the Florida panther
The recent discovery of a young male panther that was hit and killed by a car in Hillsborough County shows the potential for panthers to migrate north. Now, those who work to protect wildlife hope to find ways to help panthers thrive.
The recent discovery of a young male panther that was hit and killed by a car in Hillsborough County shows the potential for panthers to migrate north. Now, those who work to protect wildlife hope to find ways to help panthers thrive.
Florida zoo workers shoot, kill bear that escaped and attacked zookeeper
A Jacksonville Zoo employee is recovering in the hospital after a bear escaped its exhibit and attacked the worker. The zoo's lethal team shot and killed the bear in order to save the worker's life, saying a tranquilizer wouldn't have been effective in stopping the attack.
A Jacksonville Zoo employee is recovering in the hospital after a bear escaped its exhibit and attacked the worker. The zoo's lethal team shot and killed the bear in order to save the worker's life, saying a tranquilizer wouldn't have been effective in stopping the attack.
When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida (and will it happen on Christmas Day)?
Although they may not be native to Florida, iguanas do have something in common with actual Sunshine State residents. They just aren't used to the cold weather. Could there be another "falling iguana" alert this Christmas weekend?
Although they may not be native to Florida, iguanas do have something in common with actual Sunshine State residents. They just aren't used to the cold weather. Could there be another "falling iguana" alert this Christmas weekend?
Florida deputy saves hawk being strangled by snake after bird's would-be meal tried to 'turn the tables'
"You're never going to believe this, but the bird was trying to eat a snake, and the snake had strangled it, but I got it loose," the deputy told dispatchers.
"You're never going to believe this, but the bird was trying to eat a snake, and the snake had strangled it, but I got it loose," the deputy told dispatchers.
10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release.
WATCH: Hungry bear steals Chick-fil-A order from Florida family's home
"He didn't want the salad though, nothing to do with the salad...weird," the homeowner says in the now viral video.
"He didn't want the salad though, nothing to do with the salad...weird," the homeowner says in the now viral video.
Alligators removed from home during renter eviction on Detroit's east side
It started when officers of the court went to serve an eviction and couldn't believe what they found.
It started when officers of the court went to serve an eviction and couldn't believe what they found.
How do fish react to cooler ?winter? weather in Tampa Bay?
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says as we approach the new moon, water flow should increase, which means moving water. This increases the chances of fish bite. As far as this adverse weather, they get more excited and feed more actively.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says as we approach the new moon, water flow should increase, which means moving water. This increases the chances of fish bite. As far as this adverse weather, they get more excited and feed more actively.
Video shows frogs take over backyard pool after floods: ‘I think I’ll swim in the creek’
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Snake wranglers capture massive albino boa constrictor in Florida backyard
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
Florida opens registration for 2023 feral hog hunting
If you want to help control Florida's feral hog population, you can sign up for hunting season starting Tuesday.
If you want to help control Florida's feral hog population, you can sign up for hunting season starting Tuesday.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.