Research group: Two dead dolphins had injuries caused by human interaction

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program has spent decades identifying threats to the Bay Area dolphin population and taking steps to protect them.

Fishing Report: March 6, 2020

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 January 3, 2020.

Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of planned July launch

NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth. 

Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say

A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Fishing Report: February 28, 2020

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.

FWC considers new hunting regulation to prevent spread of 'zombie deer disease'

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.

TECO Manatee Viewing Center celebrates incredible milestone

Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center will welcome its 6 millionth visitor this weekend.

Fishing Report: February 21, 2020

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.

FWC: Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles

Two endangered Florida panthers have died after being struck by vehicles in separate incidents.

FWC wants you to help them track horseshoe crab sightings during peak mating season

Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are asking beachgoers to help them count the number of horseshoe crabs they come across.

Rare rainbow snake seen in Ocala is first sighting of species since 1969

Two women were hiking in the Ocala National Forest when they stumbled upon a critter that hasn’t been seen in over 50 years within the county. 

SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit

SpaceX aims to launch up to four tourists into a super high orbit, possibly by the end of next year. Ticket prices are not being divulged but expected to be in the millions.