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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
ZooTampa releases rehabilitated manatee into Gulf of Mexico after treating for red tide toxicity
ZooTampa has released a manatee back into the Gulf of Mexico after treating the sea cow for red tide toxicity for two months.
ZooTampa has released a manatee back into the Gulf of Mexico after treating the sea cow for red tide toxicity for two months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Florida company aids starving manatee population amid lack of seagrass
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
New river otter, named 'Huron,' moves into Florida Aquarium
There's an adorable new addition joining the "romp" at The Florida Aquarium.
There's an adorable new addition joining the "romp" at The Florida Aquarium.
FWC to begin feeding malnourished manatees in Indian River Lagoon
Manatees are dying off in record numbers due to starvation, but scientists say they’re working on a plan to save those that have survived.
Manatees are dying off in record numbers due to starvation, but scientists say they’re working on a plan to save those that have survived.
Invasive tegu lizards' growing population threatens Florida native species
Argentine black and white tegus eat everything between bananas and gopher tortoise babies. Their overall population has exploded in Florida's wild, but they are not native to the state.
Argentine black and white tegus eat everything between bananas and gopher tortoise babies. Their overall population has exploded in Florida's wild, but they are not native to the state.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.