Rare sea turtle spotted nesting in New Smyrna Beach, officials say
The species of turtle is the smallest and most imperiled of all sea turtle species, Volusia County officials said.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Aggressive hawks attack people during nesting season
Hawks are dive-bombing people in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say this is nesting season. Both the birds and their nests are protected under state law.
Cold turtles getting extra care
Recent cold snaps have proven dangerous for sea turtles. Staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet have been busy caring for the animals.
Wild monkey population to multiply in Florida
Wild monkeys are multiplying across Florida. Scientists say there is a growing population of rhesus macaques in Silver Springs State Park, near Ocala.
Tracking sharks off Florida coast
A number of great white sharks are being tracked off of Florida's coast
Shark frenzy caught on drone camera
Incredible video has surfaced of dozens of sharks swimming in the water of of New Smyrna Beach.
Meet the gator whisperer 'Alligator Robb'
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Florida diver gets close to great white shark
A Florida diver got an up-close-and-personal view of a great white shark while off the South Florida coast.
Toxic toads making their way to Central Florida
Toxic toads have terrorized South Florida. Now the Bufo toad, which has proven to be deadly to pets, has made its way to Central Florida.
Roughly 1,400 pounds of shark fins seized in Florida
Officials estimated the total value of the fins to be worth between $700,000 and $1 million.
Monkey spotted picking oranges outside Florida home
The woman who spotted the monkey in her backyard said that he has come back to pick oranges and that they have nicknamed him "Curious George."
Record number of manatees killed in 2019
More manatees are being hit by Florida boaters than ever before, but now conservationists are calling for action.
Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
Manatees huddle for warmth at Blue Spring State Park
While the air is a cool 40 to 50 degrees, the water is much warmer at 72 degrees, which keeps those manatees warm.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
White shark over 8-feet long, 431 pounds pinged off coast of Central Florida
The shark pinged off the coast of Cape Canaveral on Sunday and has traveled further south since.
Scientists in Florida Keys spending millions to stop coral reef deaths
Groups like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Coral Restoration Foundation are teaming up to save seven iconic reefs up and down the Florida Keys.