Federal wildlife officials propose threatened status for alligator snapping turtle
The long-lasting effects of catching the alligator snapping turtles for turtle soup are among the reasons their numbers are now so low, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The long-lasting effects of catching the alligator snapping turtles for turtle soup are among the reasons their numbers are now so low, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Florida to consider switching state bird from the mockingbird
An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird, the official state bird of Florida, with a bird that is more identifiable as distinctly Floridian. One contender is the flamingo, though some joke it should be the construction crane.
An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird, the official state bird of Florida, with a bird that is more identifiable as distinctly Floridian. One contender is the flamingo, though some joke it should be the construction crane.
Fishing Report: Nov. 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2021.
Hogfish bite is picking up near shore
The hogfish bite seems to have gained some steam as of late. We are fishing a little deeper for them closer to 50-60ft of water, which seems to be the starting area, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
The hogfish bite seems to have gained some steam as of late. We are fishing a little deeper for them closer to 50-60ft of water, which seems to be the starting area, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Elephants evolving to be tuskless because of ivory poaching, study finds
A new study says elephants have evolved to become tuskless over just the past several decades because of intense ivory poaching.
A new study says elephants have evolved to become tuskless over just the past several decades because of intense ivory poaching.
Manatee Awareness Month highlights need to protect as population faces alarming number of deaths in 2021
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
Invasive Joro spiders weaving webs throughout Georgia
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
Fishing Report: 2021 Halloween weekend
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 October 29, 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 October 29, 2021.
Don?t be spooked, more sheepshead will show up during cooldown
Sheepshead action is picking up, especially behind the fronts where water is murky and stirred up. We should be seeing more of these guys showing up over the coming weeks with more aggressive feeding too, says Captain Dylan Hubbard over at Hubbard's Marina.
Sheepshead action is picking up, especially behind the fronts where water is murky and stirred up. We should be seeing more of these guys showing up over the coming weeks with more aggressive feeding too, says Captain Dylan Hubbard over at Hubbard's Marina.
Study finds California condors can have "virgin births"
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
Fishing Report; Oct. 22, 2021
Redfish bite continues to be impressive around our local area throughout a wide range of structures and areas
Redfish bite continues to be impressive around our local area throughout a wide range of structures and areas
Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Redifsh biting inshore
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the redfish bite is as good as it gets right now in the grassflats, oyster beds and mangrove shorelines. He adds that snook, trout, mackerel and mangrove snapper are also abundant.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the redfish bite is as good as it gets right now in the grassflats, oyster beds and mangrove shorelines. He adds that snook, trout, mackerel and mangrove snapper are also abundant.
Florida woman spots alligator in clouds
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
Massive sunfish rescued from fishnet off Spanish coast
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
Alligator gar caught in Kansas for the first time ever
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Fishing Report: Oct. 15, 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 October 15, 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 October 15, 2021.
Look out for triple tail near those stone crab traps
Triple tail action has been nonstop lately around the area and will only improve as stone crab season opened today. This means more traps will be around, which act as big chum blocks along the bays and beaches, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Triple tail action has been nonstop lately around the area and will only improve as stone crab season opened today. This means more traps will be around, which act as big chum blocks along the bays and beaches, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.