Tropical fish farmers bracing for any impacts from cold temperatures

Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.

Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?

How do fish react to cold snaps?
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Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through ? especially near shore and offshore.

Wildlife crossings over I-4 could help save the Florida panther

The recent discovery of a young male panther that was hit and killed by a car in Hillsborough County shows the potential for panthers to migrate north. Now, those who work to protect wildlife hope to find ways to help panthers thrive.

Florida zoo workers shoot, kill bear that escaped and attacked zookeeper

A Jacksonville Zoo employee is recovering in the hospital after a bear escaped its exhibit and attacked the worker. The zoo's lethal team shot and killed the bear in order to save the worker's life, saying a tranquilizer wouldn't have been effective in stopping the attack.

When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida (and will it happen on Christmas Day)?

Although they may not be native to Florida, iguanas do have something in common with actual Sunshine State residents. They just aren't used to the cold weather. Could there be another "falling iguana" alert this Christmas weekend?

'Buried treasure': James Webb telescope’s newest images show star at birth

‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.

10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release. 

How do fish react to cooler ?winter? weather in Tampa Bay?
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says as we approach the new moon, water flow should increase, which means moving water. This increases the chances of fish bite. As far as this adverse weather, they get more excited and feed more actively.

Geminid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it

Some Americans will have clear skies during the meteor shower, but cloudy weather will make stargazing a challenge for many other people across the country.

Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school

A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.