FWC asking beachgoers to help track horseshoe crab sightings during mating season

Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.

Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres

Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.

Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say

There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.

ISS astronauts face threat from space debris after Russia blows up old satellite

NASA says astronauts onboard the International Space Station now face a four-times greater risk of hitting space debris after Russia blew up one of its old satellites in a test of an anti-sat missile.

Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS

U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.

After 4 weeks, Florida wildlife agents get container off bear's head

A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.

The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida

The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?

Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.

Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter

A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.

Boston bombing survivor with prosthetic leg shared special bond with Winter the dolphin

Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.

Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol

Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.

'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies

Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.

Winter the dolphin: Bay Area, 'Dolphin Tale' stars react to death of famous Clearwater aquarium resident

Winter's death led to a strong and emotional reaction from those living in the Bay Area to around the world. “This one little dolphin changed the world. She touched millions & millions of lives."

Man who went to space with William Shatner dies in plane crash in New Jersey

State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.

Fishing Report: Nov. 12, 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 November 12, 2021.

Neon blue bioluminescent waves light up South Bay coast

It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.