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.
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.
Anglers reel in 13-foot, 900-pound pregnant tiger shark less than 30 miles off Sarasota coast
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
When two tourists from Montana came to Sarasota on vacation, they never imagined they would come face to face with one of the largest sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
'Darth Gator' video shows alligator escape enclosure in Southern California
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
VIDEO: Shark leaps out of ocean behind unsuspecting surfer
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
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.
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.
The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.
Fish with human-looking teeth caught off Outer Banks shocks fishermen, goes viral
A fish with human-looking teeth was caught off the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina and the photo of the creepy catch has gone viral.
A fish with human-looking teeth was caught off the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina and the photo of the creepy catch has gone viral.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Fishing Report: August 6, 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 July 30, 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 July 30, 2021.
Amberjack season is here
Amberjack season is open until the end of October. They are tricky to find in large concentrations of keeper-size, however, anglers are getting lucky from time to time, explained Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Amberjack season is open until the end of October. They are tricky to find in large concentrations of keeper-size, however, anglers are getting lucky from time to time, explained Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Over 15-foot python nabbed during 2021 Florida Python Challenge
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
Addressing manatee woes amid water quality crisis could take time, experts say
With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the FWC expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the FWC expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
Louisiana family tries to coax 12-foot alligator off of busy highway
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
Emperor penguin colonies may be pushed to brink of extinction by 2100 because of climate change
Emperor penguins currently number fewer than 300,000 breeding pairs and require stable sea ice to survive and raise chicks.
Emperor penguins currently number fewer than 300,000 breeding pairs and require stable sea ice to survive and raise chicks.
Fishermen rescue woman fending off aggressive coyote on Cape Cod beach
Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.
Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Bay Area woman hopes to create ‘butterfly effect’ as she pursues passion discovered during pandemic
After watching a special on TV about the plight of the monarch butterfly, Teri Leggett decided she wanted to help by planting flowers that attract butterflies and creating special enclosures to keep them safe before setting them free.
After watching a special on TV about the plight of the monarch butterfly, Teri Leggett decided she wanted to help by planting flowers that attract butterflies and creating special enclosures to keep them safe before setting them free.