Terra Ceia residents hope for change as more injured pelicans get stuck in rookery near Skyway Fishing Pier
More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.
September's harvest moon: What to know
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Hudson seafood market find new home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Twice a week, a Pasco County seafood markets get a shipment of lobster straight from Maine. Recently, they got not one, but two orange-colored lobsters. Now, the rare pair will be living out their days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
If you dodge those storms, here?s what to expect while fishing in the Gulf
It may not be the greatest weekend for fishing, but if you can avoid the storms, there are some opportunities from redfish to amberjacks, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Five years after red tide devastated sea trout in Sarasota Bay, efforts to replenish begin
Since 2017, sea trout fishing has been banned or limited, but the release of 15,000 juvenile sea trout gives anglers and conservationists hope.
America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida
The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.
'It's do or die': Man loses arm after surviving alligator attack at Lake Manatee
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
Sonar image appears to show '50-foot megalodon' shark near boat. This is what it really was
An incredible sonar image of what researchers thought was a 50-foot megalodon shark led them to believe the prehistoric beast of the seas had returned – until they realized what it really was.
WATCH: Bears caught ‘dancing’ in driveway of Florida home in viral video
Two black bears were recently caught having the time of their lives outside a Florida home in Naples.
Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
Real or fake? Photo of alligator being hauled behind SUV on Florida highway raises questions
A photo of an alligator – presumed to have been killed during a hunt – being hauled behind an SUV in Florida over the weekend has begun to make the rounds on social media – and has people divided and asking questions
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures 'cosmic tarantula' in new image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Venomous puss caterpillars in Florida: What to do if you get stung
The venomous puss caterpillars are popping up around Central Florida – and you'll want to keep your distance!
How you can help baby squirrels separated from their mother during storms
Wildlife rehabbers said they are seeing too many baby squirrels. It's mating season for squirrels, but recent storms have brought down trees separating mothers from their babies.
Video: Deputy wrangles rattlesnake outside Florida home
A Southwest Florida homeowner is breathing a sigh of relief, and a venomous snake is back in the wild after a deputy captured the venomous varmint outside a Lee County residence.
Alligator attacks 77-year-old Bradenton woman, FWC says
A Bradenton woman was hospitalized Saturday night after she was attacked by a nearly 8-foot alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Headed to the beach? Don’t forget, it’s still sea turtle nesting season
Many will be heading to the beach on Labor Day while it is still sea turtle nesting season, and wildlife officials are reminding beachgoers not to mess with any of the nests.
Venomous puss caterpillars spotted in Central Florida
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MOXIE on Mars: How this little box could help humans breathe on the Red Planet
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.