Large manta ray swims right up to paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach

Floridians are used to seeing a variety of wildlife in the Sunshine State, but we don't usually get this close of a view. A large manta ray swam right up to a paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach on Friday.

Fishing Report: April 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 April 30, 2021.

Amberjack season opens in May
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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 April 30, 2021.

Modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys

Less than 12,000 mosquitoes are expected to emerge each week for approximately 12 weeks to combat insect-borne diseases such as Dengue fever and the Zika virus.

Marine experts searching for entangled baby whale spotted on drone video

Marine mammal experts are attempting to relocate a baby whale that was seen off the Southern California coast entangled in what appears to be commercial fishing gear.

Giant gator shows up on front doorstep of Sarasota home

Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.

Shark-scarred rare white dolphin needs its space, Clearwater marine biologists warn

A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.

Deputies expel small alligator from Hardee elementary school

A small alligator wandered onto campus at Zolfo Springs Elementary, so SRO Jennifer Soria and two fellow Hardee County Sheriff’s Office deputies had to remove the “uninvited guest” as they put it.

New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida

A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.

'Tens of thousands' of nonnative tropical clawed frogs pulled from Hillsborough waterways

Scientists are worried the tropical clawed frog, which has been identified in Hillsborough County, could have an impact on local wildlife. The amphibians are native to West Africa, but this is the first report of them found outside that continent.

Treasure Island installs sea turtle-friendly lights in time for hatchling season

This weekend marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along the beaches in the Sunshine State. Thanks to new lights being installed in Treasure Island, hatchlings should have an easier time finding their way around the beach in Pinellas County.

Video shows rare albino dolphin baby in Clearwater

Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.

Fishing Report: April 23, 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 April 23, 2021.

As water warms up, more snook are appearing
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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 April 23, 2021.