One person has been taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday after a dredge vessel caught fire near a basin in Mayport, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

A St. Augustine woman had an unwelcome visitor stop by her home this weekend. It was a little green iguana.

Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) is giving anglers the opportunity to directly provide data and improve the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic ocean.

Gator mating season happens shortly. But the courting begins in April

Cool sighting! A News4JAX viewer shared a cool sighting of a Humpback whale surfacing from the water.

A derelict shrimp boat has been sitting aground in Ponte Vedra Beach since June, and now county commissioners are asking for help to remove it.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs the community’s help tracking a virus that is killing freshwater turtles in Florida.

Florida lawmakers are trying to handle a problem that Florida Fish and Wildlife says “plagues” the state.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We’re a week into 2021, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released its preliminary report for manatee deaths in the state during 2020. The preliminary report stated that there were 619 manatee deaths around the state. The Jacksonville Zoo is part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, which includes zoos, aquariums, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies. “Most common cause of admittance to the critical care here has been cold stress in 2020,” said Jafarey. The main cases seen in this area that go to the critical care center are boat strikes and cold stress.

There are many ways to stay busy at home without making a permanent dent in the couch, like making a backyard habitat! This past spring, News4Jax explained how to become a backyard naturalist during the pandemic and now we’re going to dig a little deeper. Florida Fish and Wildlife experts suggest that making your yard into a backyard habitat takes it to the next level by supporting local wildlife. “Florida-native plants provide beautiful textures, dimensions and color to your landscape while also benefiting local wildlife such as pollinators and birds," said Amanda Herrera-Hernandez , business development coordinator at Liberty Landscape Supply. Another key step to remember would be to provide the elements of good habitat essential to all wildlife, like food, water, shelter and space to raise young.

LABELLE, Fla. – An off-duty Florida wildlife officer was found fatally shot early Sunday, authorities said. Florida Wildlife Conservation officer Julian Keen Jr. was found fatally shot in rural Hendry County, and three suspects were in custody, according to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Pensacola television station WEAR reported Keen was shot and killed while trying to stop a hit-and-run driver. Keen, 30, grew up in LaBelle, Florida in Hendry County, according to the Fort Myers News-Press. He is an FWC Officer who was shot and killed off duty last night trying to stop a hit and run.

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. - The Atlantic Beach Police Department says the beach has reopened after an unknown device was cleared on 18th Street. Police and Florida Fish and Wildlife would not identify what the device was but officials with the Navy took it away from the scene. Police said the device had no connection to a ship that has run aground near 11th Street. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A man's body was discovered Wednesday morning in the San Sebastian River, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife. The St. Augustine Police Department said the body was found in the intercoastal waterway behind Cats Paw Marina just after 8 a.m. They have not released the man's identity but said FWC officials said it did not appear to be related to any boating incidents. The police department said they are working with the Medical Examiner's Office and no foul play is suspected at this time. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A man's body was discovered Wednesday morning in the San Sebastian River, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife. Officials said the body was found near Nix Boat Yard Road just after 8 a.m. They have not released the man's identity but said it did not appear to be related to any boating incidents. Investigators remain on scene. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. - Crews worked to rescue five whales in distress in the Gulf of Mexico Monday. Deputies from Florida Fish and Wildlife and officials from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium were on the shore of Redington Beach where the whales are stranded close to shore. Tents were placed over the whales to try to keep them cool. Large crowds have been gathered along the beach to watch and help with the rescue efforts. Two of the whales were taken to an animal rehabilitation facility and three were released back into the Gulf.