A fish trap is placed in a quiet Florida canal known for exotic species. After waiting hours, the trap is finally checked. Inside are colorful cichlids rarely seen in the wild. Some of them look like ...

Searching for a junonia shell is like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need a lot of patience and a lot of luck.

SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB) - Mascots from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and other area businesses are scheduled to race on the sand at Siesta Key Beach Wednesday morning in a community event tied to ...

A St. Petersburg lawmaker is trying to slam the door on Florida’s tiny but controversial trade in federally protected sea life after a viral video showed a giant manta ray hauled out of the Gulf off ...

Discover Florida wildlife rescue centers where you can meet rescued animals up close, from manatees and seabirds to big cats and marine life.

Crystal River is the only Florida spot where this is actually legal. These gentle creatures gather in the warm springs by the ...

These creative family trips, from festivals to wildlife encounters, may finally convince your teen that vacationing with ...

Video of men catching a giant manta ray sheds light on FL's little-known permits that allow threatened species to be caught for exhibition.

After months of careful treatment and recovery, three young green sea turtles glided back into the ocean this week, marking the first sea turtle release of 2026 for ...

Four of the world's richest men now own Miami estates within 20 miles as tech power shifts from Silicon Valley to Florida's billionaire enclaves.

Looking for where to go during spring break in March and April 2026? Florida cities remain a popular destination for sun and ...

Phillip Torres was sentenced Friday to more than six decades in prison for kidnapping and sexual assault after police ...