Florida extending red snapper fishing season
Florida anglers this year will have extra days to fish for Gulf red snapper under an expanded season.
Florida anglers this year will have extra days to fish for Gulf red snapper under an expanded season.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
‘Lizard King’ gets 7 months for trafficking Florida freshwater turtles
A Florida man has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison followed by a year of home confinement for his part in a scheme to smuggle illegally harvested Florida turtles to China, Japan and other places.
A Florida man has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison followed by a year of home confinement for his part in a scheme to smuggle illegally harvested Florida turtles to China, Japan and other places.
Venice police issue warning for pedestrians after another massive gator sighting
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Watch: Dolphins splash in Sarasota PD Marine Patrol unit wake
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
2-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle; 11 total deaths in 2022
The remains of a 2-year-old male panther were found along Polk Parkway this week. It’s the 11th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 11 total deaths this year.
The remains of a 2-year-old male panther were found along Polk Parkway this week. It’s the 11th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 11 total deaths this year.
Florida wildlife officials eye expanding hours for gator hunting
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before state wildlife officials when they meet next month in Gainesville.
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before state wildlife officials when they meet next month in Gainesville.
Massive gator takes Easter Sunday stroll through Venice neighborhood
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
Fishing Report: April 15, 2022
The weather – and water – are finally warming up ahead of Easter weekend and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass in Madeira Beach says pleasant temps paired with a full moon set up the perfect scenario for a fun weekend of fishing.
The weather – and water – are finally warming up ahead of Easter weekend and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass in Madeira Beach says pleasant temps paired with a full moon set up the perfect scenario for a fun weekend of fishing.
Full moon plus nice weather means great Easter fishing weekend
Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass says the weather has been treacherous for fishing. But finally, the full moon is definitely bringing us a lot of moving water, and we're excited about a nice weekend of weather and a great opportunity for hopefully catching a lot of these good eating fish.
Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass says the weather has been treacherous for fishing. But finally, the full moon is definitely bringing us a lot of moving water, and we're excited about a nice weekend of weather and a great opportunity for hopefully catching a lot of these good eating fish.
'Highly-contagious' bird flu found in bald eagles in Georgia
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Video shows dolphin attacking trainer at Miami Seaquarium
Video taken from the audience during a show at Miami Seaquarium shows a dolphin appearing to attack one of its trainers.
Video taken from the audience during a show at Miami Seaquarium shows a dolphin appearing to attack one of its trainers.
Wildlife volunteers work to rescue young owl after four died from eating poisoned rats
A rescue operation is underway to save a lone owl after wildlife groups said its family was wiped out by rat poison. Bird activists said so far at least four owls – including the chick’s parents – have died from eating rats that ate rat poison.
A rescue operation is underway to save a lone owl after wildlife groups said its family was wiped out by rat poison. Bird activists said so far at least four owls – including the chick’s parents – have died from eating rats that ate rat poison.
Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges
Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.
Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.
'Look at this beast!': Gator with missing foot walks under driver's truck in Venice, shakes it from beneath
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.