Injured diver 'freaked out' watching recovered GoPro footage of alligator attack

Jeffrey Heim wound up with dozens of staples in his scalp after diving into the jaws of an alligator in the Myakka River a month ago. The GoPro camera he was wearing was lost – until now.

FWC: Dead dolphin found near Vinoy Park, St. Pete pier

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating after a dolphin was found dead on the shore of Vinoy Beach. Investigators are now trying to determine if red tide may have played a role, but as of Monday night, a cause of death has not yet been determined.

Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast

The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.

Fishing Report: June 25, 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 June 25, 2021.

This time of year, lookout for storms while offshore
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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 June 25, 2021.

Mysterious illness in birds causes death, blindness in Ohio, Northeast

A mysterious illness in birds has caused severe diseases including crusted-over eyes, blindness, neurological issues and even death in Ohio and sections of the Northeast.

Man claims to find Megalodon shark tooth on Florida beach

Photographer Jacob Danner says that he found the tooth of a Megalodon, which is an extinct species of shark, while walking on a Florida beach.

Fishing Report: Father's 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 June 18, 2021.

Going fishing for gag grouper? Pack your patience.
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Out deep, gag grouper fishing has also been stellar lately, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina. If you want to get big gag grouper in the summer, you must go deep, bring the big bait, big tackle and plenty of patience and heart.

12-year-old surfer bit by shark at Florida beach speaks to FOX 35

Jai said that after he heals, he is hoping to get back to surfing. He is also thankful to the man who helped save his leg and possibly his life.

Red tide puts seabirds at risk of neurotoxin sickness, death

The nuisance of red tide blooms is expected each year, but experts say this year's early blooms could cause seabirds to get sick and die at unusually high rates.

Ruskin lab creates invasive species scoring system to direct policy and prevention

A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.

Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home

A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.

World Sea Turtle Day is a reminder to be mindful of Florida’s nesting season

In Florida, all five of its sea turtle species are either endangered or threatened, meaning it's illegal to harm, harass or kill any sea turtles, their eggs, or their hatchlings.

ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt

ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.