Friday fishing report: September 5, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon will bring lots of moving water into the upcoming work week. Recent rain has also dropped the water temperature inshore, making the fish move a little more.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon will bring lots of moving water into the upcoming work week. Recent rain has also dropped the water temperature inshore, making the fish move a little more.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
New seagrass project aims to feed manatees in Apollo Beach
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much in the way of natural food.
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much in the way of natural food.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Dozens of scientists cite errors in Energy Department climate change report
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
Bradenton police officers come to the rescue when ducklings fall through a grate
Bradenton Police came to the rescue of baby ducklings that fell through a grate.
Bradenton Police came to the rescue of baby ducklings that fell through a grate.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
Manatee released back in Crystal River after recovering from severe cold stress lesions, bone infection
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
New critical-care pools to help ZooTampa with rise in manatee patients
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Friday fishing report: August 29, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s quarter moon will create a weaker tidal flow inshore. He says early morning and late afternoon when you can find some shade could be the best times to get out on the water.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s quarter moon will create a weaker tidal flow inshore. He says early morning and late afternoon when you can find some shade could be the best times to get out on the water.
Video: Burmese python yanked out of semi-truck engine in Florida
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
Video: Florida fire captain removes Burmese python from shed
A fire captain in South Florida took on a tough task, removing an invasive Burmese python found in a shed.
A fire captain in South Florida took on a tough task, removing an invasive Burmese python found in a shed.
See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
Friday fishing report: August 22, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon has water flowing and bait moving, meaning fish are actively feeding.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon has water flowing and bait moving, meaning fish are actively feeding.
Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Delta flight from Orlando lands safely in Austin after wing flap breaks midair: FAA
A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Austin landed safely Tuesday after part of its left wing flap separated during the trip, the airline and federal officials said.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Austin landed safely Tuesday after part of its left wing flap separated during the trip, the airline and federal officials said.