Loggerhead equipped with tracker after laying eggs on Coquina Beach

Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.

Golf club employee spots bear taking Sunday stroll near Naples course

The folks at The Club at the Strand golf course and country club in Naples said they've seen bears on the property before, but this one takes the prize of largest they've seen, yet.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report

The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."

Weekend fishing report: June 17-19, 2022
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina says the heat and slower water movement after the full moon could impact what bites this weekend.

Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail

A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.

Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days

Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

Wildlife officials hope to double rescue, rehabilitation capacity for manatees before winter return

After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.

Must-see video: Alligator takes golfers' ball on Central Florida course

It appears a large alligator wanted to take its shot at scoring a hole-in-one when it interrupted golfers at a Volusia County golf course.

Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event

June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.

Florida wildlife rescuers release same manatee for a third time

Florida wildlife officials have released a manatee back into the wild after he had to be rescued for the third time.

Yellowstone National Park changes mountain's name to remove 'offensive' name that honored massacre leader

Yellowstone National Park's Mount Doane was named after U.S. Army Lt. Gustavus Doane, who led an attack that resulted in a massacre that killed at least 173 Native Americans -- something Doane "bragged about for the rest of his life." Now the mountain will be renamed in order to remove the "offensive name" from America's first national park.

Bay Area sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates sick, orphaned and injured animals

Spring may be coming to a close and summer is right around the corner, but baby animal season isn’t wrapping up anytime soon in Florida and one sanctuary is on a mission to take care of the little critters who can’t make it on their own. 

Man who died in Largo lake with gators was missing 3 limbs, police say

The man who was found dead in a Largo lake after likely being attacked by an alligator was missing three limbs when crews recovered his body from the water, police said.