Divers search park after remains found in gator's mouth
Sheriff's office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a large alligator, officials said.
Sheriff's office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a large alligator, officials said.
Alligator that menaced paddleboarder in viral video is dead, wildlife officials say
Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park last year. The encounter, which happened in September, was recorded on video that went viral.
Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park last year. The encounter, which happened in September, was recorded on video that went viral.
Turtle escape-hatches now required in more shrimp nets across U.S.
Boats that are at least 40 feet long and use skimmer nets are required to have escape hatches for sea turtles installed in their nets.
Boats that are at least 40 feet long and use skimmer nets are required to have escape hatches for sea turtles installed in their nets.
Rat poison kills mother and baby horned owls in Safety Harbor
A group of bird lovers has an urgent message for neighborhoods in Pinellas County: stop putting out rat poison. They believe the toxins meant to kill rodents are killing rare birds of prey, too.
A group of bird lovers has an urgent message for neighborhoods in Pinellas County: stop putting out rat poison. They believe the toxins meant to kill rodents are killing rare birds of prey, too.
What happens when you're struck by lightning?
While lightning technically has no temperature, its electrical current can heat the air around it — and any object the current passes through — to be up to five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
While lightning technically has no temperature, its electrical current can heat the air around it — and any object the current passes through — to be up to five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Nearly 100 bonefish sampled in South Florida had traces of pharmaceuticals, study says
During a three-year study down in South Florida, dozens of bonefish were found with traces of pharmaceuticals in their blood and tissue.
During a three-year study down in South Florida, dozens of bonefish were found with traces of pharmaceuticals in their blood and tissue.
Florida wildlife officials to allow limited fishing of goliath groupers
Florida lifted its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers with state officials enacting a highly restricted catch of 200 annually, adding that the fish's numbers have rebounded since they were driven to near-extinction.
Florida lifted its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers with state officials enacting a highly restricted catch of 200 annually, adding that the fish's numbers have rebounded since they were driven to near-extinction.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Fishing Report: March 4, 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 March 4, 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 March 4, 2022.
As weather warms, snook are moving around inshore
Snook action has been going well this past week around the area. Things warmed up again, and it had the fish moving around, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Snook action has been going well this past week around the area. Things warmed up again, and it had the fish moving around, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Be aware beachgoers, sea turtle nesting season is underway
The tracks of female sea turtles have already been spotted in South Florida beaches as the species’ nesting season begins.
The tracks of female sea turtles have already been spotted in South Florida beaches as the species’ nesting season begins.
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
For leatherback sea turtles, reporting entanglements is key to survival
Leatherback turtles are among the most endangered sea turtle species. Most turtles that get entangled in fishing gear end up with rope wrapped around their necks and front flippers.
Leatherback turtles are among the most endangered sea turtle species. Most turtles that get entangled in fishing gear end up with rope wrapped around their necks and front flippers.
FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
Fishing Report: Feb. 25, 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 Feb. 25, 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 Feb. 25, 2022.
Warmer weather brings big surge in snook bite
The warm-up this past week brought local snook to life inshore, with just a few degrees making a big change in their behavior and feeding patterns. Meanwhile, hogfish have been very active near shore, along with red grouper.
The warm-up this past week brought local snook to life inshore, with just a few degrees making a big change in their behavior and feeding patterns. Meanwhile, hogfish have been very active near shore, along with red grouper.
Florida panther that killed livestock may be at risk if caught by wildlife officials
The Florida Panther was once on the verge of extinction and still, there are believed to be fewer than 230 in the wild. But there's one Florida panther in the cross hairs of wildlife officials, who say it needs to be captured or, some fear, killed.
The Florida Panther was once on the verge of extinction and still, there are believed to be fewer than 230 in the wild. But there's one Florida panther in the cross hairs of wildlife officials, who say it needs to be captured or, some fear, killed.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
FWC to discuss expanding alligator hunting hours, legalizing airbows as hunting weapons
Alligator hunting season in Florida could look a bit different if state wildlife officials approve a proposal to expand hours and legalize airbows as a weapon.
Alligator hunting season in Florida could look a bit different if state wildlife officials approve a proposal to expand hours and legalize airbows as a weapon.