Wildlife officials looking for help finding horseshoe crabs along Florida beaches
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
5-year-old angler reels in record catch
It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.
It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.
Artemis II set to send humans to orbit the moon in 2024 after historic rocket launch exceeds expectations
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
Florida reptile group files motion against state's rules prohibiting certain species
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Spotted a horseshoe crab? Florida wildlife officials want to know
Horseshoe crabs may have been around for 450 million years, but there is still plenty to learn about the species. Because of this, Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for the public to report sightings during peak mating season.
Horseshoe crabs may have been around for 450 million years, but there is still plenty to learn about the species. Because of this, Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for the public to report sightings during peak mating season.
Medium to high levels of red tide detected off of Florida's west coast
Medium to high levels of Karenia Brevis, or red tide, has been detected off of Florida’s west coast from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to March Island, according to the latest data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Medium to high levels of Karenia Brevis, or red tide, has been detected off of Florida’s west coast from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to March Island, according to the latest data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Myakka River Ranch is full of new life
Spring is in the air, and that means new life is here too, and on the farm, that doesn't just mean flowers and blossoms.
Spring is in the air, and that means new life is here too, and on the farm, that doesn't just mean flowers and blossoms.
Watch: New video from Hubble space telescope captures asteroid-smashing debris from successful DART mission
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
Good Catch Fishing Report: Springtime fish pattern settling into Bay Area
A windy start to the weekend doesn?t look good for boaters, but sheepshead are biting inshore and black drum fish can be found under the Bay Area bridges.
A windy start to the weekend doesn?t look good for boaters, but sheepshead are biting inshore and black drum fish can be found under the Bay Area bridges.
One month ago, Harriet the eagle disappeared from her famous Florida nest
For years, fans around the world would watch Harriet's eagle nest in southwest Florida and for the past month, all have wondered where she went. It's been exactly one month since she disappeared -- and a lot has changed in the famous nest.
For years, fans around the world would watch Harriet's eagle nest in southwest Florida and for the past month, all have wondered where she went. It's been exactly one month since she disappeared -- and a lot has changed in the famous nest.
USF researcher plans to live underwater for 100 days to study body's response to extreme pressure
A University of South Florida professor is on a mission to learn how humans respond to long-term exposure to extreme pressure – and he's using his own body to do it by living underwater for more than three months.
A University of South Florida professor is on a mission to learn how humans respond to long-term exposure to extreme pressure – and he's using his own body to do it by living underwater for more than three months.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
Watch again: NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 lifts off from Florida, now bound for space station
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
1-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle
An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. It’s the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of three total deaths this year.
An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. It’s the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of three total deaths this year.
Gator attack victim airlifted from Plant City park after apparent bite
Rescue crews airlifted a victim to the hospital after an apparent alligator attack in Edward Medard Conservation Park Monday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Rescue crews airlifted a victim to the hospital after an apparent alligator attack in Edward Medard Conservation Park Monday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.