Florida man with guns, drugs, baby alligator in truck arrested by deputies
Deputies in Southwest Florida got more than they bargained for during a traffic stop early Friday morning when they found guns, drugs and a baby alligator inside a pickup truck.
Deputies in Southwest Florida got more than they bargained for during a traffic stop early Friday morning when they found guns, drugs and a baby alligator inside a pickup truck.
Fishing Report: April 8, 2022
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 1, 2022.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 1, 2022.
Trout action is getting better inshore -- which is weird
Trout action is getting better and better which is odd because most of the time they bite best when the water is cooler, but it seems they have woken up a bit with the warmer waters, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Trout action is getting better and better which is odd because most of the time they bite best when the water is cooler, but it seems they have woken up a bit with the warmer waters, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Portuguese man o' war blow into east coast Florida beaches along with spring breakers
As spring break revelers flocked to beaches in South Florida and South Carolina recently, so did the Portuguese man o' war. Purple flags flew across the east coast beaches indicating dangerous marine life in the water.
As spring break revelers flocked to beaches in South Florida and South Carolina recently, so did the Portuguese man o' war. Purple flags flew across the east coast beaches indicating dangerous marine life in the water.
Florida manatee feeding plan ends, but starvation still an issue
The unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending, but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
The unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending, but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
Florida-based wind energy company pleads guilty after 150 eagles killed at farms in 8 states
Florida-based NextEra recently pled guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay $8 million after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms across eight states. Almost all eagles were struck by the blades of wind turbines.
Florida-based NextEra recently pled guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay $8 million after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms across eight states. Almost all eagles were struck by the blades of wind turbines.
'Leave it alone': Florida alligators on the move ahead of mating season start
FWC officials said mating season usually occurs in May or June, and experts urge folks to give alligators their distance.
FWC officials said mating season usually occurs in May or June, and experts urge folks to give alligators their distance.
Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Fishing Report: April 1, 2022
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 1, 2022.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 1, 2022.
Kingfish are here in near shore, offshore
Kingfish are here in a big way! This past week we saw a huge influx of the kingfish to our beaches and near shore areas. Many people reported catching them as shallow as 30 feet of water, says Capt. Dylan Hubbard from Hubbard's Marina.
Kingfish are here in a big way! This past week we saw a huge influx of the kingfish to our beaches and near shore areas. Many people reported catching them as shallow as 30 feet of water, says Capt. Dylan Hubbard from Hubbard's Marina.
Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save the marine species
A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population.
A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population.
Wildlife officials to stop manatee temporary feeding program as warm weather moves in
FWC said workers dropped more than 201,000 pounds of mixed produce in the water since January 20 when manatees began feeding. It cost more than $105,000 for the produce.
FWC said workers dropped more than 201,000 pounds of mixed produce in the water since January 20 when manatees began feeding. It cost more than $105,000 for the produce.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
Manatee Appreciation Day brings awareness to Floridians following record number of sea cow deaths
Every March, there is a day to not only appreciate the cute snoots of Florida's beloved sea cows but also to learn about conservation efforts to help the manatee species.
Every March, there is a day to not only appreciate the cute snoots of Florida's beloved sea cows but also to learn about conservation efforts to help the manatee species.
WATCH: Baby sandhill crane hatches in Florida
Wildlife photographer Ursula Dubrick captured the footage on Feb. 20 in Melbourne.
Wildlife photographer Ursula Dubrick captured the footage on Feb. 20 in Melbourne.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
Watch: Dolphin spotted jumping in St. Pete waters near kayak
A dolphin was spotted jumping in the Intracoastal Waterway near St. Pete. It made a total of 14 jumps before swimming away.
A dolphin was spotted jumping in the Intracoastal Waterway near St. Pete. It made a total of 14 jumps before swimming away.
Experts say boaters need to watch for manatees
Manatee experts are pointing to concerns about boating collisions as the struggling sea cows migrate from an unorthodox feeding area in the Indian River Lagoon.
Manatee experts are pointing to concerns about boating collisions as the struggling sea cows migrate from an unorthodox feeding area in the Indian River Lagoon.