FWC announces new push to protect manatees
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is pushing to protect the sea cow population by separating classification of the species.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is pushing to protect the sea cow population by separating classification of the species.
Florida K-9 officer finds loaded gun in student's backpack
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
Brevard County zoo mourns loss of Calypso the capybara
The 12-year-old capybara had to be compassionately euthanized last week after a large mass was found partially blocking her airway.
The 12-year-old capybara had to be compassionately euthanized last week after a large mass was found partially blocking her airway.
Big Cat Rescue, featured in Netflix's 'Tiger King,' sold
The animal sanctuary featured on Netflix's popular "Tiger King" show has sold part of its property in Tampa.
The animal sanctuary featured on Netflix's popular "Tiger King" show has sold part of its property in Tampa.
Family remembers Florida 8-year-old brutally killed by 2 dogs
A Volusia County family is devastated after their 8-year-old son was killed by two dogs earlier this week.
A Volusia County family is devastated after their 8-year-old son was killed by two dogs earlier this week.
Manatee excursions in Citrus County's Homosassa Springs
FOX 35's David Martin travels to one of the local manatee "hot spots" in the area at Citrus County's Homosassa Springs.
FOX 35's David Martin travels to one of the local manatee "hot spots" in the area at Citrus County's Homosassa Springs.
Holiday special: Gatorland ? inside the swamp
Host Zac Prudhomme takes a trip inside the swamp at Gatorland.
Host Zac Prudhomme takes a trip inside the swamp at Gatorland.
How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations
Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.
Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.
AKC National Championship happening this weekend
The American Kennel Club Championship is taking place through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
The American Kennel Club Championship is taking place through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Record-breaking manatee count at Blue Springs Park
A whopping 932 manatees have been counted at Blue Springs State Park were counted Sunday morning breaking a record.
A whopping 932 manatees have been counted at Blue Springs State Park were counted Sunday morning breaking a record.
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
'Beautiful' rainbow snake spotted in Florida
A man recently spotted a rainbow snake slithering along the shoreline of Black Creek in northern Florida. In his 41 years of living in the Sunshine State, Thomas Holloway who took a video of the snake, said it was the first one he's ever seen.
A man recently spotted a rainbow snake slithering along the shoreline of Black Creek in northern Florida. In his 41 years of living in the Sunshine State, Thomas Holloway who took a video of the snake, said it was the first one he's ever seen.
Doorbell camera shows mama bear and cub trying to enter Florida home
A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.
A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.
Second eaglet emerges from egg in southwest Florida
One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.
One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.
1 eaglet hatches, 1 more expected soon in southwest Florida
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
CrocFest at Gatorland: Florida park aims to help endangered crocodiles
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
FWC resurrects support for osprey as Florida's state bird
Commissioners agreed Thursday to offer the osprey as a potential replacement for the mockingbird --- Florida’s avian symbol since 1927.
Commissioners agreed Thursday to offer the osprey as a potential replacement for the mockingbird --- Florida’s avian symbol since 1927.
Spider monkey named 'J' smuggled into U.S. now living at Brevard Zoo
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
Florida sheriff's office warns of puppy scams: What to watch out for
Victims showed interest in a puppy for sale and went to reserve the puppy by putting down a deposit or the entire amount. The seller then disappears.
Victims showed interest in a puppy for sale and went to reserve the puppy by putting down a deposit or the entire amount. The seller then disappears.
Deputies: Emu captured after being found in yard of Florida home
Deputies said that dispatch received a call for service regarding an emu that wandered into the front yard of a residence that it didn’t belong in.
Deputies said that dispatch received a call for service regarding an emu that wandered into the front yard of a residence that it didn’t belong in.



















