Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

Fishing Report: Sept. 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 September 10, 2021.

Red grouper may reach 'ACL' forcing season closure
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Lately, there has been a killer red grouper bite near shore. Unfortunately, it seems the red grouper bite is only getting better and better, but anglers will likely see an announcement next week that red grouper will be closing for the year due to the 'ACL,' or 'Annual Catch Limit' being met or projected to be met, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.

Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens

A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.

Researchers concerned about possible red tide impact following dolphin baby boom

Researchers are concerned about the potential impact red tide will have on dolphin calves after 18 babies were recently born, which is just shy of the record of 21 calves born in 2019.

Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando

While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.

Fishing Report: 2021 Labor Day 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 September 3, 2021.

South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel

A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.

Redfish bite is red hot right now
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Redfish action is hot lately with one of the best redfish bites this time of year we have seen in a very long while, says Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina.

FWC seeking ways to protect diamondback terrapin – the only turtle species that lives in brackish waters

The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle species in the world that lives in brackish waters. It calls Florida its home, but wildlife officials are becoming increasingly concerned as the turtle currently faces habitat loss and other threats to its population.

150 sea turtles killed by red tide so far this year, FWC says

FWC researchers say they've documented around 150 sea turtles that have been killed by red tide so far this year. Wildlife volunteers say they've started to see dead juvenile sea turtles washing ashore.

Sea turtle trackers remain vigilant as nesting season winds down

As sea turtle nesting season comes to its final stages, millions of eggs are hatching and though these hatchlings face a gauntlet of different dangers, sea turtle trackers are helping save these reptiles before they are even born. 

NOAA: Lobster fishing will face restrictions to try to save whales

America’s lobster fishing industry will face a host of new harvesting restrictions amid a new push from the federal government to try to save a vanishing species of whale.