Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Red snapper federal waters fishing ban
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a block, executed by a federal judge, to prevent fishermen from catching red snapper through the Exempted Fishing Permit. He said he expects the decision to be appealed. 

Scientists use sharks to track hurricanes
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Researchers are now looking to sharks to help predict coming hurricanes. "Sharks can move in and out of areas where the weather might be different," Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, the director of Florida Tech's Conservation Lab told FOX 35. 

Mr. Ginger, youngest 'Sloth World' sloth, dies
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Mr. Ginger, the smallest and youngest Sloth World sloth brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died. The zoo said Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on Friday. He had been in very critical condition since he arrived at the zoo in April. 13 sloths were rescued from an Orange County warehouse and brought to the zoo. Four have since died: Bandit, Habanero, Dumpling, and Mr. Ginger.

4 dead: 'Sloth World' sloth, Mr. Ginger, dies
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Marking three weeks since 13 sloths were taken into the care of the Central Florida Zoo, the fourth and youngest Sloth, Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on May 15. Mr. Ginger was estimated to be four to six months old when he was brought to the zoo. 

Baby seahorse rescue signals new hope for Indian River Lagoon

A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.

Utah firefighters help save millions of honeybees

Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.