FWC announces new push to protect manatees
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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
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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
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The 12-year-old capybara had to be compassionately euthanized last week after a large mass was found partially blocking her airway.

Manatee excursions in Citrus County's Homosassa Springs
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FOX 35's David Martin travels to one of the local manatee "hot spots" in the area at Citrus County's Homosassa Springs.

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.

AKC National Championship happening this weekend
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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
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A whopping 932 manatees have been counted at Blue Springs State Park were counted Sunday morning breaking a record.

'Beautiful' rainbow snake spotted in Florida
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.