2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando

Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.

NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test

NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.

Conservation groups to sue federal government over manatee protections amid record deaths in Florida

With more than 900 manatee deaths this year in Florida, conservation groups signaled Monday that they plan to file a lawsuit against the federal government. The groups argue that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has violated federal law by not updating designated critical habitat areas to better protect manatees.

Fishing Report: August 13, 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 August 13, 2021.

After Fred passes, fish in the Gulf may be hungrier than usual
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Anglers are looking forward to fishing the backside of the named storm, Fred, hoping that the fish will be hungry on the first quarter moon phase after not feeding for a few days as well, says Captain Dylan Hubbard from Hubbard's Marina.

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Take a trip to the top of Pryor Mountain, home to descendants of 'Cloud the Stallion'

On a mountain top thousands of miles away from Tampa Bay lives a herd of wild horses known as the Pryor Mountain Mustangs. It’s one of FOX 13’s Cynthia Smoot’s favorite places, and she recently visited the horses made famous by the popular “Cloud the Stallion” series on PBS Nature.

Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says

Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.

FWC investigating after deer shot with arrows spotted in Palm Harbor neighborhood

Palm Harbor residents have captured photos of at least 4 deer that have been shot with a bow and arrow. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now investigating who is behind it.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says

NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.