Judge refuses to dismiss manatees case involving Indian River Lagoon
A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit involving sewage that has killed manatees.
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A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit involving sewage that has killed manatees.
Video from May 12 shows a mass of protected shorebirds fleeing the beach at Florida's Edgmont Key State Park as a helicopter makes an illegal landing.
Orcas face an "immediate high risk of extinction" in New Zealand – and one man was filmed attempting to "body slam" an adult male as it swam alongside a calf.
Of the 14 deaths in 2024, 11 involved vehicle, according to statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Supporters of bolstering protections for manatees notified the federal government Thursday that they are preparing to file a lawsuit over delays in determining whether manatees should be classified as an endangered species.
India's train tracks run straight through elephant country, and collisions are a big problem. Meet a team trying to get one victim back on her feet.
With so many visible signs of distress, officials believe they may know what led to the young and endangered 46-foot-long fin whale's death.
Just two northern white rhinos remain in the world – and the world's first IVF pregnancy in its closest relatives could help their species.
Nearly 70 endangered Florida panthers have been found dead since 2021.
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction.
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
Ten panthers have now been killed by cars in the state this year — and 64 have been killed since 2021, according to statistics kept by the state.
Berani was 15 1/2 years old.
Officers encountered three massive Rice's whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining.
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
Due to changing ocean temperatures, hundreds of sea turtles have been washing up almost dead onto New England beaches. Because local aquariums don't have room to nurse them all back to health, the volunteer pilots of Turtles Fly Too have come to the rescue.
Rainy conditions contribute to a population boom for the animals, but when food runs out and drought hits, one ecologist says kangaroos end up "lying on the road starving while their joeys are trying to feed."
The 6-year-old giraffe was a member of an endangered species, known for his "curiosity," and the father of a baby giraffe less than a year old.
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor head coach Pat Riley, who won four titles during the team's "Showtime" era, with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Residents at one Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
A disturbing discovery on a dirt road in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of Roiniel Perez, who now faces five charges, including second-degree murder.
Miami-Dade police are investigating after a customer was shot at a tire shop Monday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor head coach Pat Riley, who won four titles during the team's "Showtime" era, with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Residents at one Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.