The man required 58 stitches following the encounter in the Florida Keys.
The critter came out to play after Thursday storms in Manatee County.
The critter was frighteningly close to the Bonita Beach resident’s seawall.
It’s unclear whether he wanted fries with his order.
The ‘cat fishing’ occurred at Sebastian Inlet State Park Monday.
The state says “citizen scientists” are helping biologists keep better track of wildlife populations and habitats.
The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.
Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.
Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.
Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.
A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.
The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.
Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.
Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.
Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?
Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.
Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?
Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.
Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.
The FWC said there are an estimated 100 - 160 adult Florida panthers in the wild today.
A recent case out of Pasco County has brought this controversial issue to the forefront. We’d like your take on it, Bradenton!
Forecasters say Tampa Bay area residents can plan on another hot week with strong chances for showers in the afternoon and evening hours.
The public will get a chance to comment on the Long Bar Pointe development plan that some believe will negatively impact the Cortez fishing industry.
A new agenda item scheduled to come before the Manatee County Commission on Aug. 6 has been the subject of controversy for months. Opponents say it could ruin the southwest Florida habitat that is crucial for local fisheries.
A controversial beach restoration project is designed to prevent erosion at Longboat Pass, but critics say it has the potential to also end recreational boat use at the island.
See where one of the Bradenton area's most popular beaches ranks among others around the country in water quality, according to one environmental study.
To help keep our area waterways clean, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program reminds residents not to use fertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus from June 1 through Sept. 30.
In its latest blog on Patch, the Southwest Florida Water Management District explains what it's doing to protect the natural springs it calls "essential" to our environment and economy.
Heading to the beach? Be mindful of sea turtle nesting season, which is May 1 through Oct. 31.
Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven "green" careers that help protect -- and improve -- our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
Encourage children to love the earth and all will bloom naturally. Here are some family activities you can do to foster environmentalism in Bradenton.
The family friendly festival will include music and food and aims to raise awareness on how to solve ecological and social challenges.
Volunteers are needed to help plant Florida native plants on the shoreline Saturday, May 4.
Share your best tips and tricks for living the green life here in Bradenton.
St. Paddy's Day is not just about drinking green beer. The greater Bradenton area has a ton of events, from a parade on Anna Maria Island to a pub crawl in the city's downtown.