Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve

A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.

Nicholas the dolphin celebrating rescue anniversary at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Christmas Eve is a big day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium as Nicholas the dolphin celebrates his 19th rescue anniversary. Marine care specialists at the aquarium say he is nothing short of a Christmas miracle.

Fishing Report: Christmas 2021

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 December 24, 2021.

Lane snapper fishing opens in Gulf -- an early Christmas gift
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Lane snapper finally re-opened near shore in federal waters. It?s a little early Christmas present for those fishing near shore, where lane snapper are plentiful starting around 40-50 feet and up to 100-110 feet deep, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.

Conservation groups plan lawsuit against EPA over Florida's record manatee deaths

Three conservation groups are moving toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

FWC officer finds two alligators hanging from SUV window at Hardee County accident scene

FWC officers responded to a report of a bizarre car accident involving "two people and two alligators." When officers arrived, they found the two gators hanging from the window of an SUV that had been involved in a crash.

Fishing Report: Dec. 17, 2021

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 December 10, 2021.

You can find plenty of hogfish near shore
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Over at Hubbard?s Marina, they are seeing plenty of hogfish lately. Around 40-70 feet of water is where they are focused on targeting them, says Captai Dylan Hubbard.

Florida wildlife officials looking for long-term solutions to record manatee deaths

Wildlife officials say an infusion of projects to improve water quality is a good start, as they seek to avoid a recurrence of large numbers of manatee deaths.

TECO Manatee Viewing Center gives front-row view of Florida wildlife

After being closed for 18 months, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open to the public for people to experience manatees up close and personal during those cold winter days. 

Florida proposes 24-hour-a-day alligator hunting

In Florida, hunters can only harvest alligators at night -- but that could soon change. FWC is proposing adding daytime hours to the hunt, which would open up the hunting time frame to 24 hours a day.

Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders

Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.

Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water

Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry. 

16 years ago, Winter the dolphin was rescued from a crab trap line

It was 16 years ago when Winter the dolphin was rescued after she was caught in a crab trap line near Cape Canaveral. This weekend will be a somber celebration as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium marks that anniversary, which comes less than a month after Winter's death.

Fishing Report: Dec. 10, 2021

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 December 10, 2021.

Black drum are biting inshore
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Black drum around the area are biting well around the docks, piers, jetties, and bridges. Typically, we find them best with crabs or shrimp on the bottom, explained Captain Dylan Hubbard.