Florida extending red snapper fishing season
Florida anglers this year will have extra days to fish for Gulf red snapper under an expanded season.
Florida anglers this year will have extra days to fish for Gulf red snapper under an expanded season.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
Watch: NASA’s Perseverance captures clearest, closest video to date of solar eclipse on Mars
Captivating new video from NASA’s Perseverance Rover shows the clearest, closest images yet of a solar eclipse on Mars.
Captivating new video from NASA’s Perseverance Rover shows the clearest, closest images yet of a solar eclipse on Mars.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral on 2-hour delay
Weather was 70% favorable for an 11:14 a.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral but the launch window was pushed to 1:51 p.m.
Weather was 70% favorable for an 11:14 a.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral but the launch window was pushed to 1:51 p.m.
‘Lizard King’ gets 7 months for trafficking Florida freshwater turtles
A Florida man has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison followed by a year of home confinement for his part in a scheme to smuggle illegally harvested Florida turtles to China, Japan and other places.
A Florida man has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison followed by a year of home confinement for his part in a scheme to smuggle illegally harvested Florida turtles to China, Japan and other places.
Venice police issue warning for pedestrians after another massive gator sighting
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Another day, another Florida gator crosses a road and stops traffic.
Double ridges on Jupiter’s moon could mean better chance for life, study suggests
The water pockets could be just beneath Europa’s icy surface in order for the double ridges to form and those pockets of water could be a prime spot to harbor life, scientists hypothesized.
The water pockets could be just beneath Europa’s icy surface in order for the double ridges to form and those pockets of water could be a prime spot to harbor life, scientists hypothesized.
Watch: Dolphins splash in Sarasota PD Marine Patrol unit wake
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
2-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle; 11 total deaths in 2022
The remains of a 2-year-old male panther were found along Polk Parkway this week. It’s the 11th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 11 total deaths this year.
The remains of a 2-year-old male panther were found along Polk Parkway this week. It’s the 11th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 11 total deaths this year.
Florida wildlife officials eye expanding hours for gator hunting
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before state wildlife officials when they meet next month in Gainesville.
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before state wildlife officials when they meet next month in Gainesville.
Massive gator takes Easter Sunday stroll through Venice neighborhood
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
Sarasota County deputies believe it's quite possible the Easter bunny may have avoided a Venice neighborhood after a massive alligator was spotted.
NASA to roll Artemis moon rocket back to assembly building after technical issues halt dress rehearsal
The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.
The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.
NASA delays moon rocket dress rehearsal, blames fuel leak
This was NASA’s third shot at a dress rehearsal, a required step ahead of a test flight to the moon.
This was NASA’s third shot at a dress rehearsal, a required step ahead of a test flight to the moon.
Summer celestial event: 5 planets will appear in a line for the 1st time since 2004
This celestial event won’t happen again for another 19 years, so mark your calendars.
This celestial event won’t happen again for another 19 years, so mark your calendars.
Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
Full pink moon rises this weekend: What to know
April’s full moon is known as the pink moon - but don't let its name fool you.
April’s full moon is known as the pink moon - but don't let its name fool you.
Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
'A game changer': UF researchers help develop 30-second COVID test
A team of University of Florida researchers said a new device can give COVID-19 test results in 30 seconds. The process is like a glucose test, you put a sensor strip in your mouth, and then the device tests the saliva.
A team of University of Florida researchers said a new device can give COVID-19 test results in 30 seconds. The process is like a glucose test, you put a sensor strip in your mouth, and then the device tests the saliva.
Fishing Report: April 15, 2022
The weather – and water – are finally warming up ahead of Easter weekend and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass in Madeira Beach says pleasant temps paired with a full moon set up the perfect scenario for a fun weekend of fishing.
The weather – and water – are finally warming up ahead of Easter weekend and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass in Madeira Beach says pleasant temps paired with a full moon set up the perfect scenario for a fun weekend of fishing.