Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
WATCH: Whale shark swims up to boat off Florida coast
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Fishing Report: May 14, 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 May 14, 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 May 14, 2021.
FWC extends closure for snook, redfish, and trout, but only in some areas
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 May 14, 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 May 14, 2021.
‘I think he likes us’: 3 whale sharks surprise fishing captain, customers off Anna Maria Island
A fishing captain with Anna Maria Charters and his customers got a few surprise visitors on Wednesday when three whale sharks swam up to their boat 30 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island.
A fishing captain with Anna Maria Charters and his customers got a few surprise visitors on Wednesday when three whale sharks swam up to their boat 30 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island.
Viral video shows 11-foot alligator chasing fisherman in Florida Everglades
The man was tarpon fishing in the Florida Everglades when he came face-to-face with an 11-foot alligator -- and ended up being chased by the large reptile.
The man was tarpon fishing in the Florida Everglades when he came face-to-face with an 11-foot alligator -- and ended up being chased by the large reptile.
Manatee carcasses strewn across islands in Indian River Lagoon
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Florida takes step toward allowing catching of goliath grouper
A divided board of Florida game regulators took a tentative step Wednesday that might eventually allow fishermen to catch and kill goliath groupers, a fish that was almost driven to extinction 30 years ago by overfishing and pollution.
A divided board of Florida game regulators took a tentative step Wednesday that might eventually allow fishermen to catch and kill goliath groupers, a fish that was almost driven to extinction 30 years ago by overfishing and pollution.
Tracking Chessie: Clearwater researchers monitoring manatee known for moving along Atlantic Coast
A manatee well-known for his travels up and down the Atlantic coast is now the subject of a new tracking study.
A manatee well-known for his travels up and down the Atlantic coast is now the subject of a new tracking study.
Residents on the lookout for exotic lizard running loose in Lakeland neighborhood
A two-and-a-half-foot tegu lizard is prowling the streets and hiding under the sheds of a north Lakeland neighborhood.
A two-and-a-half-foot tegu lizard is prowling the streets and hiding under the sheds of a north Lakeland neighborhood.
Florida wildlife officials eye shark encounters
State wildlife officials are trying to better understand increased encounters between sharks and people fishing in Florida waters.
State wildlife officials are trying to better understand increased encounters between sharks and people fishing in Florida waters.
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Gator spotted in Florida neighborhood with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
Ship speed limit sought to protect endangered whales in Gulf of Mexico
A speed limit for ships in part of the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle is needed to protect the few remaining endangered whales there, environmental groups say.
A speed limit for ships in part of the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle is needed to protect the few remaining endangered whales there, environmental groups say.
Florida man has close encounter with dolphin chasing snook
A dolphin got up close and personal with South Florida man as it chased a snook in shallow waters in Boca Grande.
A dolphin got up close and personal with South Florida man as it chased a snook in shallow waters in Boca Grande.
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
Florida may allow limited harvest of goliath grouper
Florida may lift its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath grouper. Wildlife officials say the coastal fish's numbers have recovered sufficiently from near-extinction to allow a limited harvest, but the proposal is strongly opposed by environmentalists who say it is still at risk.
Florida may lift its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath grouper. Wildlife officials say the coastal fish's numbers have recovered sufficiently from near-extinction to allow a limited harvest, but the proposal is strongly opposed by environmentalists who say it is still at risk.
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Zoo Miami
Welcome, little ones!
Welcome, little ones!
Officials: Woman bitten on foot by shark off Daytona Beach Shores
This is the second shark bite so far this year.
This is the second shark bite so far this year.