When Florida's weather cools, manatees seek TECO power plant's warm waters

When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Grading the quality of Indian River Lagoon
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The Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County has been dealing with algae blooms and runoff for years.

Puppy saved from alligator attack
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A man in South Florida pulled man pulled his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. The incident was recorded by a camera placed in areas where people live close to nature.

'Miracle Leaf' touted as natural sleep aid
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Some who struggle to sleep are turning to what is called miracle leaf. One doctor with spoke with cautioned that there is no scientific evidence to back its effectiveness as a sleep aid.

Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle

It’s the 16th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, according to FWC.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree could be released soon

The wildlife center is currently taking donations for Rockefeller's care as well as for the other injured and orphaned animals they help.

Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree

The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."

Florida GOP leaders look at climate change plans

Their comments represented a further evolution in the position of Florida Republicans about climate change

Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake

A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.

Giant gator crosses Florida road as tropical weather forces them to relocate

Everglades National Park explained that "wildlife in the area is adapting, too; alligators and snakes are moving and finding new spots to sun bathe."

Large rattlesnake spotted slithering across the road in southwest Florida

Floridians are used to spotting all sorts of wildlife, but the sight of a large rattlesnake slithering across the road would still make most do a double-take.

ETA washes post-hatchling sea turtles back onto Brevard County beaches

With the widespread effects of Tropical Storm ETA, post-hatchling sea turtles are being washed in along Brevard County beaches.