Florida Bear Hunt: What to know about state's first regulated season since 2015
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Recurring crocodile in Brevard County reportedly kills dog
A crocodile that has repeatedly returned to a Brevard County neighborhood after being relocated is once again drawing concern — this time after reportedly killing a dog.
Python No More: DeSantis talks funding for Everglades python removal
Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.
Birds killed by vehicle: FWC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating dozens of deaths at Port Canaveral
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.
Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
Florida 21-year-old man arrested after allegedly illegally killing 13 American alligators
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
