Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Shrimp at over 20 Tampa Bay restaurants being re-tested after falsely claiming Gulf shrimp was being served
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they’re paying for.
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they’re paying for.
Friday fishing report: September 12, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rain has impacted inshore fishing, giving the water more of a brackish look and creating a strong water flow.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rain has impacted inshore fishing, giving the water more of a brackish look and creating a strong water flow.
Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
DEP grants to enhance Lakeland lakes: New technology set for trial at Lake Morton
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Video: Florida K-9 finds bear while searching woods for suspect
A Volusia County K-9 encountered his first bear while searching for a suspect on Saturday night.
A Volusia County K-9 encountered his first bear while searching for a suspect on Saturday night.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
Friday fishing report: September 5, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon will bring lots of moving water into the upcoming work week. Recent rain has also dropped the water temperature inshore, making the fish move a little more.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon will bring lots of moving water into the upcoming work week. Recent rain has also dropped the water temperature inshore, making the fish move a little more.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
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.