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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Friday fishing report: August 29, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s quarter moon will create a weaker tidal flow inshore. He says early morning and late afternoon when you can find some shade could be the best times to get out on the water.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s quarter moon will create a weaker tidal flow inshore. He says early morning and late afternoon when you can find some shade could be the best times to get out on the water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fire captain in South Florida took on a tough task, removing an invasive Burmese python found in a shed.
Friday fishing report: August 22, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon has water flowing and bait moving, meaning fish are actively feeding.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon has water flowing and bait moving, meaning fish are actively feeding.
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.
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.
The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Friday fishing report: August 15, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the tides will be a bit slower this weekend as we transition from a quarter moon to a new moon. Tidal flow should increase, though, during the upcoming work week, making for better fishing conditions.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the tides will be a bit slower this weekend as we transition from a quarter moon to a new moon. Tidal flow should increase, though, during the upcoming work week, making for better fishing conditions.
Go camping in the wilds off of Weeki Wachee
In the wilds west of Weeki Wachee, the Mud River is a highway to an escape from city life and the grind of everyday work.
In the wilds west of Weeki Wachee, the Mud River is a highway to an escape from city life and the grind of everyday work.
Manatee ‘exhausted from mating’ rescued off Redington Beach
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
Sawfish trapped in lower Tampa Bay rescued thanks to young fisherman’s catch of a lifetime
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.