Record number of Florida manatees killed by boaters
Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2018 and the state reported a near-record of manatee deaths overall.
Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2018 and the state reported a near-record of manatee deaths overall.
Huge alligator takes his time crossing path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Multiple manatees freed after getting stuck in small canal
A rescue was underway Friday morning for multiple manatees that were trapped in a small canal in Citrus County.
A rescue was underway Friday morning for multiple manatees that were trapped in a small canal in Citrus County.
SpaceX rocket launch scrubbed with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
Florida raises estimate for state's manatee population
It's been a deadly year for manatees, but Florida wildlife officials believe there are more of the threatened marine mammals than they previously thought.
It's been a deadly year for manatees, but Florida wildlife officials believe there are more of the threatened marine mammals than they previously thought.
ZooTampa internal investigation finds vet did not mistreat manatees
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park say they’ve submitted a 16-page report to U.S. wildlife officials in the wake of questions concerning the treatment of manatees by its veterinarian.
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park say they’ve submitted a 16-page report to U.S. wildlife officials in the wake of questions concerning the treatment of manatees by its veterinarian.
Nearly 14-foot python found hit and killed in Manatee County
A python hunter in Parrish was hired to catch a nearly 14-foot snake, but didn’t expect to find it was run over.
A python hunter in Parrish was hired to catch a nearly 14-foot snake, but didn’t expect to find it was run over.
SpaceX rocket hoists cargo to space station ahead of unexpected splashdown
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
Manatee video shines light on plastic pollution
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
Watch: Manatee tries to eat large piece of plastic
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Twin manatees returned to Florida Keys waters
Rare twin manatees Millennium and Falcon have been released back to their home in the Florida Keys.
Rare twin manatees Millennium and Falcon have been released back to their home in the Florida Keys.
St. Petersburg woman spots rare set of manatee twins
A rare set of manatee twins were spotted in Florida’s waterways. Back in August, Britni LaVine, a St. Petersburg woman, saw the female manatee and her twins in Bayboro Harbor, located in St. Petersburg near Albert Whitted Airport.
A rare set of manatee twins were spotted in Florida’s waterways. Back in August, Britni LaVine, a St. Petersburg woman, saw the female manatee and her twins in Bayboro Harbor, located in St. Petersburg near Albert Whitted Airport.
Video: Manatee and calf 'speak' through squeaks
In Florida, manatees are seen quite often, but hearing them for the first time can come as a surprise.
In Florida, manatees are seen quite often, but hearing them for the first time can come as a surprise.
Huge rattlesnake spotted on golf course green in St. Pete
A golf game was briefly interrupted by a rattlesnake slithering across the 14th hole in St. Petersburg.
A golf game was briefly interrupted by a rattlesnake slithering across the 14th hole in St. Petersburg.
Crews pull trapped manatees from Oldsmar pond
Wildlife rescuers rescued three manatees who were trapped in an Oldsmar pond.
Wildlife rescuers rescued three manatees who were trapped in an Oldsmar pond.
'Chubbs' the massive gator spotted at Palmetto golf course
It was a regular day of golfing for a Bradenton man, but then he came across a longtime resident at the Palmetto golf club: Chubbs the gator.
It was a regular day of golfing for a Bradenton man, but then he came across a longtime resident at the Palmetto golf club: Chubbs the gator.
From weddings to rockets, photographer lives the dream
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
Strangers join forces to rescue distressed manatee in Venice waterway
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
"Monster" alligator spotted on MacDill AFB golf course
MacDill Air Force Base is home to some of the country’s bravest warriors. But even they made sure to steer clear of one beast who was spotted lurking there Friday.
MacDill Air Force Base is home to some of the country’s bravest warriors. But even they made sure to steer clear of one beast who was spotted lurking there Friday.
In first 8 months of year, manatee death toll surpasses 2017
This year hasn't been a good one for the Florida manatee. According to state wildlife statistics, there have been more manatee deaths so far this year than all of last year.
This year hasn't been a good one for the Florida manatee. According to state wildlife statistics, there have been more manatee deaths so far this year than all of last year.