Florida gator wrangler gives take on wild video showing attack at child's birthday party

Most people wouldn't wade into water infested with alligators – some weighing more than a thousand pounds – but Robbie Keszey has more than 600 of them on his property. 

2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando

Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.

Conservation groups to sue federal government over manatee protections amid record deaths in Florida

With more than 900 manatee deaths this year in Florida, conservation groups signaled Monday that they plan to file a lawsuit against the federal government. The groups argue that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has violated federal law by not updating designated critical habitat areas to better protect manatees.

Fishing Report: August 13, 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 August 13, 2021.

After Fred passes, fish in the Gulf may be hungrier than usual
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Anglers are looking forward to fishing the backside of the named storm, Fred, hoping that the fish will be hungry on the first quarter moon phase after not feeding for a few days as well, says Captain Dylan Hubbard from Hubbard's Marina.

Take a trip to the top of Pryor Mountain, home to descendants of 'Cloud the Stallion'

On a mountain top thousands of miles away from Tampa Bay lives a herd of wild horses known as the Pryor Mountain Mustangs. It’s one of FOX 13’s Cynthia Smoot’s favorite places, and she recently visited the horses made famous by the popular “Cloud the Stallion” series on PBS Nature.

FWC investigating after deer shot with arrows spotted in Palm Harbor neighborhood

Palm Harbor residents have captured photos of at least 4 deer that have been shot with a bow and arrow. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now investigating who is behind it.

China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home

The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.

Proposed bill would re-classify manatees as endangered

The bipartisan Manatee Protection Act would officially upgrade the west Indian manatee from "threatened" to "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act.

Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home

A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.

FWC searching for person who painted gopher tortoise pink

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is asking for help identifying a suspect after a gopher tortoise was found in St. Lucie County with pink paint on its shell

Watergoats help Byrne Ocean Conservation clean St. Pete waterways

Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.