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The twin had suffered shark bites on her hand and leg and was rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery. Once she was ...

For twin sisters Ellie and Lulu Gribbin, their lives would never be the same again after they were set upon by a bloodthirsty shark ...

A diver demonstrates the painful consequences of stepping on a sea urchin, revealing how its sharp spines penetrate the skin and the challenges of removing them. The video highlights the importance of ...

A conservation team unloads biodegradable wave breaks from a boat on May 27, 2025. The cement jute wave breaks designed for ...

Amidst an excited crowd, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles were released into the refreshing waters off Cape Cod earlier this month. Nine Kemp’s ridleys, five loggerheads, and three green ...

This Palm Beach County spot voted the 'Best Free Attraction in the United States' according to USA TODAY's 10Best list.

A sheriff in central Florida was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged massive gambling operation and public corruption scheme that generated more than $21 million in profits ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The world's rarest species of sea turtle, a critically endangered Kemp's Ridley, has made a nest in the Clearwater area, according to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Kemp's Ridley ...

Florida is home to the third lowest out-of-state tuition cost, according to the Board of Governors. The state average is almost $22,000 a year, slightly more than the out-of-state tuition costs in ...

Florida lawmakers have yet to publish the budget’s full details. It includes a two percent raise for some state employees. It also devotes hundreds of millions to pay down state debt.