Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Friday fishing report: August 15, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the tides will be a bit slower this weekend as we transition from a quarter moon to a new moon. Tidal flow should increase, though, during the upcoming work week, making for better fishing conditions.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the tides will be a bit slower this weekend as we transition from a quarter moon to a new moon. Tidal flow should increase, though, during the upcoming work week, making for better fishing conditions.
Go camping in the wilds off of Weeki Wachee
In the wilds west of Weeki Wachee, the Mud River is a highway to an escape from city life and the grind of everyday work.
In the wilds west of Weeki Wachee, the Mud River is a highway to an escape from city life and the grind of everyday work.
Manatee ‘exhausted from mating’ rescued off Redington Beach
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
Sawfish trapped in lower Tampa Bay rescued thanks to young fisherman’s catch of a lifetime
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Sawfish were once a common sight in Florida waters, but now they're endangered and facing a number of threats – including an illness that causes them to spin.
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
Manatees off of Bayshore Boulevard put on a show for onlookers
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Vaping on plane: Man apologizes after Phoenix-to-San Francisco flight incident
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Curiosity rover finds more coral-shaped rocks on Martian surface
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
SpaceX rocket to launch Amazon Kuiper satellites from Florida on Sunday
SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Sunday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida.
SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Sunday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida.
Friday fishing report: August 8, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon means the best time to fish is likely early in the morning or later in the day.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says this weekend?s full moon means the best time to fish is likely early in the morning or later in the day.
Millions watch livestream of deep sea creatures from Argentina, latest in 'slow TV' fad
A livestream of deep-sea creatures captivated Argentina, highlighting the calming global trend of “slow TV." Here's why millions tuned in.
A livestream of deep-sea creatures captivated Argentina, highlighting the calming global trend of “slow TV." Here's why millions tuned in.
SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds
A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.
A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.