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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Fishermen hook 13-foot great white shark in Florida: 'Like seeing a unicorn'
A unicorn with horrifying teeth, maybe.
A unicorn with horrifying teeth, maybe.
Over 100 gators gather at 'Deep Hole' in Myakka River State Park
It's one of the best places in Florida to spot alligators, and when the conditions are right, they come out in droves.
It's one of the best places in Florida to spot alligators, and when the conditions are right, they come out in droves.
FWC says they will not search on Wednesday for the manatee with a bicycle tire stuck around its body
FWC told FOX 35 News that they will not search for the manatee on Wednesday, as they try to re-evaluate their rescue strategy.
FWC told FOX 35 News that they will not search for the manatee on Wednesday, as they try to re-evaluate their rescue strategy.
'No bear hunt': Protestors hang banner over I-4 against having another bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering another bear hunt. However, some protesters are making a statement by hanging banners over interstate traffic.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering another bear hunt. However, some protesters are making a statement by hanging banners over interstate traffic.
Bear cub still stuck in tree over tiger enclosure at animal sanctuary
A bear cub has been in a tree over a tiger enclosure at a Florida animal sanctuary for three days now. Authorities at the CARE Foundation in Apopka are now exploring the option of moving the tigers, so the frightened cub will come down.
A bear cub has been in a tree over a tiger enclosure at a Florida animal sanctuary for three days now. Authorities at the CARE Foundation in Apopka are now exploring the option of moving the tigers, so the frightened cub will come down.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka, Florida. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka, Florida. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
Florida bill adds teeth to fight against bear poaching
Poaching black bears out of season in Florida would carry stiffer penalties under a proposal unanimously approved by a House panel Wednesday.
Poaching black bears out of season in Florida would carry stiffer penalties under a proposal unanimously approved by a House panel Wednesday.
Florida kayakers encounter monkeys diving into river
Kayaking on the Silver River at Silver Springs State Park is a weekly thing for Rod Guynn. But, seeing monkeys belly-flopping in front of him is not.
Kayaking on the Silver River at Silver Springs State Park is a weekly thing for Rod Guynn. But, seeing monkeys belly-flopping in front of him is not.
Great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and is over 15-feet long pings off of Florida coast
Unama’ki is an adult female great white shark who weighs 2,076 pounds and is about 15-feet, five-inches long.
Unama’ki is an adult female great white shark who weighs 2,076 pounds and is about 15-feet, five-inches long.
2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County
Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.
Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.
Florida man removes 'super mellow' 8-foot alligator from swimming pool
The trapper named the eight-foot, eight-inch long gator 'Cool Hand Luke' because of its cool and mellow demeanor.
The trapper named the eight-foot, eight-inch long gator 'Cool Hand Luke' because of its cool and mellow demeanor.
Great white shark bitten during encounters with other sharks in the Atlantic
Great white sharks live in a tough world.
Great white sharks live in a tough world.
Baby turtles stranded on Brevard County beaches
Some rough surf has left baby sea turtles stranded on Brevard County beaches. More than 200 turtles were spotted since the weekend, but now volunteers are working to help. Expert say the turtles are suffering from fatigue and need rest before they can be released back into the ocean.
Some rough surf has left baby sea turtles stranded on Brevard County beaches. More than 200 turtles were spotted since the weekend, but now volunteers are working to help. Expert say the turtles are suffering from fatigue and need rest before they can be released back into the ocean.
State eyes bear management strategies
Techniques to manage Florida’s black bear population over the next decade, including the possibility of regulated hunting, are outlined in the draft of an updated 10-year plan released Tuesday.
Techniques to manage Florida’s black bear population over the next decade, including the possibility of regulated hunting, are outlined in the draft of an updated 10-year plan released Tuesday.