Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator

A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin. 

COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins

The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.

Pumpkin spice’s nostalgic aroma fuels the seasonal craze, doctor says

There’s no pumpkin in pumpkin spice, but there is something about it that triggers nostalgia and comfort – even if it’s still humid in Florida.

United Launch Alliance launches Atlas V rocket with satellite onboard

The launch will take place Monday at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. United Launch Alliance is targeting 2:11 p.m. EST for liftoff.

Two ‘healthy’ panther kittens spotted in Florida wildlife refuge show no visible signs of mystery illness: FWS

Two young panthers were seen roaming the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge with their mom, 'Broketail.' So far, officials say the kittens appear healthy, showing no visible signs of the mysterious disorder that have been impacting Florida's wild cats.

Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’

The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”

Fishing Report: Sept. 24, 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 September 24, 2021.

Amberjack are biting better offshore
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Amberjack appear to be most active and concentrated past 140 feet of water, but you can find them a little shallower too. However, deeper you go the bigger they get, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.

Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack

The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.

Giant rattlesnake released onto ranch after terrorizing Polk County chickens

Dustin Hooper, the owner of All Creatures Wildlife Control, dropped everything when he received a call from a frazzled Polk County woman saying a five-and-half-foot rattlesnake got into her chicken coop.

Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa

More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.

How to see the harvest moon

Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.