The storm has little chance of forming over the next few days, but does serve as a reminder that it’s time for Tampa Bay to get ready.
The crocodiles came from Africa, where their species killed 123 people between 2010 and 2014, scientists said.
The Transit of Mercury astrological event happens about 13 times every century. Here are the details for 2016.
Tampa Bay area residents and visitors are being asked to exercise caution around the protected creatures.
Their mother is well known to the scientists at Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory.
The 7 ½-foot critter was pulled from waters offshore of Fort Myers recently.
The attack reportedly occurred Wednesday afternoon in Riviera Beach.
The man was in waters off Jupiter Beach Thursday when he had an unexpected close encounter.
The alligator is believed to have been making meals out of cattle on an Okeechobee farm.
A woman was out on a nature hike at Naples’ Corkscrew Swamp when the encounter occurred.
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer had to rescue the pair from rough Gulf of Mexico waters recently.
Mote Marine scientists are joining Ocearch on the two-week study mission.
The man’s girlfriend captured shots of the two riding the same wave.
A new record in the annual count comes as federal officials consider downgrading protections for manatees.
More than 10,000 sharks are estimated to be hanging out off of Palm Beach.
The creature doesn’t count as a catch in the state’s ongoing 2016 Python Challenge.
The unusual creature decided to curl up on the 99-year-old woman’s chest while she was sleeping.
Two bouncing black bear cubs had a good time on a Florida family’s trampoline.
The potential for more severe weather remains as winter continues, forecasters warn.
The homeowner came across the interloper early Thursday morning.
Forecasters say the Tampa Bay area is not immune to twisters as strong as the one that blew through Cape Coral.
The heaviest concentrations are found in Sarasota, but samples have tested positive in Manatee and Pinellas counties, as well.
Mote Marine Laboratory has upgraded its tool that allows beachgoers to check on local conditions.
The Mote Marine Laboratory reports that 2015 was a banner year for nesting.
Golfers at the Florida course reportedly did not play through.
The fatal encounter serves as a reminder to pet owners throughout the state.
A Florida man shares his secrets on how to train pooches to fetch these tasty critters.
The gator is believed to have won the fight.
The heaviest concentrations are in Sarasota and Manatee counties, but it has been detected in other counties in the Bay area.
‘Riptorn’ was one of the two dolphins found dead over the weekend.
OCEARCH is currently running an expedition in the Gulf of Mexico with a Sarasota scientist onboard.
The potential respiratory irritant is expected to stick around through Thursday evening.
The bald eagle and his partner Harriet were internet sensations.
The large reptile was out of its element for sure.
The hungry critter has become a regular visitor at a Florida woman’s home.
Forecasters say the risk is high in several area counties.
The baby was caught on film in the Naples area last week.
The attack happened in waist-deep water Sunday.
The advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. Friday.
All three were treated for injuries following the strike on Haulover Beach.