Warmer weather brings big surge in snook bite
The warm-up this past week brought local snook to life inshore, with just a few degrees making a big change in their behavior and feeding patterns. Meanwhile, hogfish have been very active near shore, along with red grouper.
The warm-up this past week brought local snook to life inshore, with just a few degrees making a big change in their behavior and feeding patterns. Meanwhile, hogfish have been very active near shore, along with red grouper.
Florida panther that killed livestock may be at risk if caught by wildlife officials
The Florida Panther was once on the verge of extinction and still, there are believed to be fewer than 230 in the wild. But there's one Florida panther in the cross hairs of wildlife officials, who say it needs to be captured or, some fear, killed.
The Florida Panther was once on the verge of extinction and still, there are believed to be fewer than 230 in the wild. But there's one Florida panther in the cross hairs of wildlife officials, who say it needs to be captured or, some fear, killed.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
FWC to discuss expanding alligator hunting hours, legalizing airbows as hunting weapons
Alligator hunting season in Florida could look a bit different if state wildlife officials approve a proposal to expand hours and legalize airbows as a weapon.
Alligator hunting season in Florida could look a bit different if state wildlife officials approve a proposal to expand hours and legalize airbows as a weapon.
Fishing Report: Feb. 18, 2022
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 Feb. 18, 2022.
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 Feb. 18, 2022.
Inshore, slow is key due to cooler water temperatures
Slowly moving your bait is helpful for almost any inshore species right now due to those cooler water temperatures, says Captain Dylan Hubbard.
Slowly moving your bait is helpful for almost any inshore species right now due to those cooler water temperatures, says Captain Dylan Hubbard.
Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning, study says
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.
Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
Caught on video: Bull charges cyclists during California race
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky — here's when to see it
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire who led Inspiration4 crew announces 3 new private SpaceX missions
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Rat lungworm: Cuban tree frogs in Florida carrying parasite that could be deadly to pets, humans
Experts are warning about the rat lungworm parasite.
Experts are warning about the rat lungworm parasite.
California man arrested with live alligator in his car
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
SpaceX satellites reenter atmosphere, burn up after falling out of orbit due to solar storm
SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the small satellites launched last week have either reentered Earth's atmosphere and burned up, or are on the verge of doing so.
SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the small satellites launched last week have either reentered Earth's atmosphere and burned up, or are on the verge of doing so.