VIDEO: Hiker spots huge alligator crossing trail in Polk County
A hiker spotted a huge alligator crossing a trail earlier this month and captured the enormous reptile on video
VIDEO: Watch baby alligators hatch, and chirp for mom
Watch as baby alligators hatch from their eggs and 'chirp' for mom. The gators were recently born at Gatorland Orlando.
MUST WATCH: Mako shark jumps into crew's boat while fishing
Crew and guests were on a shark fishing expedition with Sea Ventures Charters watching the shark do acrobatics in the air. Moments later, the mako jumped from the ocean and nearly landed on a person on the boat in the now-viral video.
Gator eats gator: Paddleboarder records alligator's cannibalistic behavior
Video recorded by a paddleboarder in Florida shows a massive alligator having another gator as a snack. Tammy Shaw said she was paddling on Silver Springs in Marion County earlier this month when she spotted an approximately 11-foot alligator that was about the length of her paddleboard. Shaw said the gator was not shy about a recent kill.
VIDEO: Large alligators eats smaller alligator in Florida
Tammy Shaw said she was visiting Silver Springs State Park on Aug. 4, when she saw a large alligator eating a smaller alligator. She caught some of it on cell phone video.
Video shows manatee chasing alligator at Florida park
Video shows the moment a manatee playfully chases an alligator in the water at a Florida park. (Credit: Dennis Osha)
Albino alligators hatch in Florida
Wild Florida, an animal park with boat tours and alligator-handling shows, welcomed two new albino alligators hatchlings by their adult albino alligator parents "Snowflake and Blizzard."
Florida girl continues to recover from shark attack
A Florida teenager continues to recover from a shark attack in which she lost a leg. Her mother lives in Brevard County where one community is selling items to help in the girl's rehabilitation.
Sea turtles getting lost on Florida beaches
Sea turtles are getting lost on land. FOX 35 News received a tip about one turtle that crawled onto a porch of a home in Brevard County. Experts say the turtles may be losing their sense of direction because of light pollution.
Monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers.
Florida man attacked by alligator at hotel
A 49-year-old man was wandering around the grounds of a Sarasota County hotel when he thought he saw a dog in some bushes. It turned out the dog was actually an alligator that lunged toward him and bit his leg.
Bird flu responsible for duck deaths, authorities say
People living around Lake Dot in Sanford finally have answers about dozens of dead ducks that turned up along the lake's shoreline. The Florida Department of Health said bird flu appears to be the cause behind the deaths.
Whale shark sighting off Sarasota coast
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
When Florida Attacks: Gator behavior
FOX 35 News talks with a so-called 'gator whisperer' about what might provoke an alligator to come after you and the warning signs.
When Florida Attacks: Snakes
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
Learning how bees help the environment
Earth Day is Friday and FOX 35 is celebrating all week long. FOX 35 meteorologist Allison Gargaro visited Black Hammock Bee Farms to learn more about how important bee colonies are for the environment
Florida man dies after crashing into alligator
In the middle of the night, an alligator was in the path of a Hillsborough County driver. The person behind the wheel evidently crashed into the Florida reptile, flipping their vehicle due to the impact, and passing away from their injuries, deputies say.
Deputies relocate alligator from school swimming pool
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
Oyster reefs helping manatees in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.
Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.