See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
Friday fishing report: June 13, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will slow down this weekend and into next week, but fishing has been going well overall in the Bay Area.
Boca Grande shark attack nearly severed Florida girl’s hand
A Florida girl is recovering after being bitten by a shark earlier this week.
Child injured in shark attack along Southwest Florida beach
A child is recovering in a Florida hospital after being attacked on Wednesday by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast, first responders said.
Video: Largo officer jumps, squeals during first gator encounter
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
How many gopher tortoises are left on Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept many away?
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
Photos show possible treasure from 300-year-old 'holy grail' of shipwrecks off Colombia
The study said the evidence from the coins supports the identification of the wreck as the San José Galleon, which sank in 1708.
Yellowstone tourist gored after approaching bison, rangers say
It's the second time a person has been injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this year.
Mama bear, cubs make themselves at home on South Carolina deck, raid bird feeder
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
Protecting yourself against mosquitos: Sarasota County Mosquito Management is already taking steps
They’re annoying, they can carry diseases and right now is the time we start to see and feel more mosquitos coming out.
Florida organization sets record for Burmese python captures during latest season
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Florida man accused of dealing drugs, promoting dogfighting kept 9-foot alligator on property: JSO
A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may have been used for dog fighting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
June’s Strawberry Moon ushers in best time of year to view the Moon
As summer approaches, the Moon will appear lower along the horizon, making it easier to enjoy on evening walks. The Canadian wildfire smoke might also enhance the color.
Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.
Bald eagle infected with bird flu successfully rehabbed, released back into wild
A bald eagle infected with bird flu is back in the wild after making a full recovery.
Friday fishing report: June 6, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rain and cloud cover has lowered the sea surface temperature, especially in back bay areas. That’s “waking up” the fish, according to Hubbard, leading to a better bite.
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete City Council unanimously approves $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.