2-year-old panther killed in vehicle crash on Hillsborough County road

A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.

Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America

The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'

Local father, son build unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as business

A local father and son are building some unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as a business. They're combining knowledge and skill that spans the generations. 

‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia

The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.

Thousands of ‘nuisance alligators’ killed each year

If a trapper catches an alligator smaller than 4 feet, they can release it. But if it is larger than 4 feet, the trapper can either kill the gator or sell it to an alligator farm, animal exhibit or zoo, Sapp said.

Sheepshead become ?aggressive? during cooler weather
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.

Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters

State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

Where was Captain Dylan Hubbard for this week's Good Catch fishing report?
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That's not Hubbard's Marine in John's Pass behind Captain Dylan Hubbard. He may be on vacation, but he's always keeping an eye on what's biting around Tampa Bay!

Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home

Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit

John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”

You can now watch live views from Orion as capsule swings around the moon

With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.

Photo captures moment rare Florida pine snake devours cottontail

Florida biologists were working in the Ocala National Forest when they came across a sight they were not expecting to see: a rare Florida pine snake swallowing a rabbit.