Barefoot gator wrangler stops Easter dinner to help woman
Florida barefoot alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, aka "The Blue Collar Brawler," struck again after he recently helped a Jacksonville woman who spotted a large alligator in her yard. He joined Good Day Xtra on Monday to talk about it.
Florida barefoot man wrangles gator into trash can
After wrangling the large alligator into a trash can, Mike Dragich safely removes the reptile from the woman's property.
Florida barefoot gator wrangler helps remove unwanted guest
Florida barefoot alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, aka "The Blue Collar Brawler," struck again after he put a pause on his Easter dinner to help a Jacksonville woman who spotted a large alligator in her yard. Dragich was able to safely maneuver the angry gator into a trashcan and away from the home.
Study: Human behavior often leads to gator attacks
A new study has found that people, unknowingly or not, did engage in some sort of risky behavior moments before being attacked by an alligator. Researchers from the University of Florida (UF) say humans are largely to blame for swimming in bodies of water known to have gators or for walking dogs along ponds that may contain the reptiles.
FWC decorates sea turtle eggs for research
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is coloring sea turtle eggs. Researchers say the colored eggs are a way to collect data on hatchlings, with the goal being to figure out how to keep the babies alive.
Police officer removes gator from Groveland yard
Groveland Police Department Officer Justin Minoso saved the day when he recently wrangled an enormous gator out of a neighborhood yard. Minoso joins FOX 35 to talk about the incident.
Great white shark photobombs FAU's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long. Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences at FAU, said the footage was a "rare moment of shark-on-shark action – or what we’re coining as a ‘shark photobomb.’"
Florida video: Car theft, alligator attack and sharks
New video today shows the moment that two men were arrested after being accused of breaking into vehicles across Clermont. For the first time, we are also hearing the 911 call for help from Tuesday's alligator attack in Florida. Lastly, caught on camera is a shark's eye view of another shark.
Watch: Great white shark photobombs Florida university's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.
Florida gator trapper hospitalized after attack
A Florida gator trapper is in the hospital after he was attacked on the job. Officials say the incident happened when the trapper was trying to relocate a gator in a remote area near Arcadia. The trapper is currently in the hospital and recovering from surgery. Here's how you can protect yourself from gator attacks.
Bats invade stadium in Daytona
More than 1,000 bats have invaded the Daytona Stadium along PGA Boulevard. The race is now on to get those bats out humanely without harming them. FOX 35's Chancellor Winn has details on the plan to remove the unwanted guests.
Florida officers surprised by loose emu bird call
Police in Palm Bay were shocked when they received a call Tuesday about a loose emu bird on the run. It took at least three officers to round up the giant bird.
Giant bald eagle found on side of Volusia County road dies from extreme injuries
A giant injured bald eagle who was unable to fly and suffering from notable injuries was rescued from the side of the road by Volusia County Animal Services on Tuesday. Sadly, the bird did not survive.
Officials searching for injured black bear in Altamonte Springs
The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Cuteness alert! FWC researchers track, care for rare Florida panther cubs
Florida wildlife officials checked on three Florida panther cubs, less than a month old, as part of conservation efforts.
Alligator attacks kayakers in Osceola County
FOX 35 News is learning more about a gator attack that happened earlier this month near Poinciana in the Tiger Creek Canal, where two kayakers were bitten by an alligator.
FOX 35 Investigates: Sea creature deaths in Brevard County
There has been a spike in sea creature deaths in Brevard County. FOX 35's Esther Bower says both locals and officials are stumped as to what is causing the dead and sick animals to wash up on the beaches.
Huge gators strolls through Florida golf course
FOX 35 speaks with Shirley Schultz after she spotted an enormous alligator at a golf course in Kissimmee, Florida.
Massive alligator spotted by Florida golfers in Kissimmee ahead of peak mating season
A gigantic gator gave some golfers in Kissimmee a real fright this week.