4-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle: FWC
A young female panther was struck and killed by a vehicle in Collier County. In total this year, 16 of the 18 Florida panther deaths were a result of car collisions.
A young female panther was struck and killed by a vehicle in Collier County. In total this year, 16 of the 18 Florida panther deaths were a result of car collisions.
Florida park shuts down after police spot 'aggressive alligator' on boardwalk
Police in Florida say they were forced to temporarily close a park over the weekend after an "aggressive alligator" – which was photographed with a bird in its jaws – showed up on its boardwalk.
Police in Florida say they were forced to temporarily close a park over the weekend after an "aggressive alligator" – which was photographed with a bird in its jaws – showed up on its boardwalk.
Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
Fishing Report: Full moon phase means more moving water
Around mid-week, a full moon will be coming through. That means more moving water, which leads to more oxygen and cooler temperature. That?s all you need to motivate slow-moving fish to feed more actively, says Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Around mid-week, a full moon will be coming through. That means more moving water, which leads to more oxygen and cooler temperature. That?s all you need to motivate slow-moving fish to feed more actively, says Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Florida teen attacked by shark takes first steps after having leg amputated, family says
A Florida teenager who fought off a shark that attacked her in Taylor County had to have her leg amputated in the days that followed. On Thursday, Addison Bethea, 17, took her first steps since the procedure.
A Florida teenager who fought off a shark that attacked her in Taylor County had to have her leg amputated in the days that followed. On Thursday, Addison Bethea, 17, took her first steps since the procedure.
Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Video: Florida beachgoers confront man standing on top of protected sea turtle eggs in nesting area
Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. The man reportedly chose the cordoned-off spot on Miami Beach as his place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July – despite a number of beachgoers confronting him, telling him that what he was doing was illegal.
Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. The man reportedly chose the cordoned-off spot on Miami Beach as his place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July – despite a number of beachgoers confronting him, telling him that what he was doing was illegal.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary rescues, treats wild birds to be released back into the wild
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a rehab center to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate sick and injured wild birds with the goal of releasing them back into their native habitat into the wild.
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a rehab center to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate sick and injured wild birds with the goal of releasing them back into their native habitat into the wild.
Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
2022 Fourth of July fishing forecast
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
'Biblical' swarms of giant insects swarm Oregon farmland already impacted by warming temperatures
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.