Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Central Florida elementary school students help save bald eagle
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
FWC asking beachgoers to help track horseshoe crab sightings during mating season
Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.
Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
After 4 weeks, Florida wildlife agents get container off bear's head
A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.
A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.
The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida
The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.
The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Python hitches ride on sailboat, goes on 100-mile joyride from Florida Keys to mainland
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.
Boston bombing survivor with prosthetic leg shared special bond with Winter the dolphin
Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.
Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies
Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.
Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.
Winter the dolphin: Bay Area, 'Dolphin Tale' stars react to death of famous Clearwater aquarium resident
Winter's death led to a strong and emotional reaction from those living in the Bay Area to around the world. “This one little dolphin changed the world. She touched millions & millions of lives."
Winter's death led to a strong and emotional reaction from those living in the Bay Area to around the world. “This one little dolphin changed the world. She touched millions & millions of lives."
Fishing Report: Nov. 12, 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2021.
Neon blue bioluminescent waves light up South Bay coast
It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.
It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.
Cooler waters bring more trout action inshore
Trout action has picked up a bit throughout Tampa Bay with the cooler temperatures. The active trout bite can be found around the bays, river mouths, canals, and flats, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Trout action has picked up a bit throughout Tampa Bay with the cooler temperatures. The active trout bite can be found around the bays, river mouths, canals, and flats, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
'Nothing we will not do': Dolphin experts brought to CMA to treat Winter
Dolphin experts from around the country have come to Clearwater to help treat Winter the dolphin, the star of the 2011 movie "Dolphin Tale." CMA says her condition is still critical as she battles a gastrointestinal infection.
Dolphin experts from around the country have come to Clearwater to help treat Winter the dolphin, the star of the 2011 movie "Dolphin Tale." CMA says her condition is still critical as she battles a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin in critical condition after infection worsens, Clearwater Marine Aquarium says
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says Winter the dolphin is in critical condition during an ongoing battle against an infection.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says Winter the dolphin is in critical condition during an ongoing battle against an infection.
Maine lobsterman scores 1-in-100 million catch: an ultra-rare cotton candy lobster
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.