Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka
More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.
FOX 35 calls Ahopha Wildlife Rescue to assist bird with string around beak
Several people in Lake Mary spotted a bird around town with something wrapped around its beak. One woman tried to get some help for the bird, but had no luck. FOX 35 reached out to Tom Scotti, with Ahopha Wildlife Rescue, for assistance.
Turtle rescued along Central Florida beach
Volusia County Beaches has rescued a turtle. They posted about the rescue on Facebook on Thursday.
Brody the Bear undergoes MRI
Brody the Bear has been undergoing treatment at the Brevard Zoo for a year and underwent an MRI on Sunday. The bear has hip dysplasia which causing it to limp.
Alligator found under car
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.
Feds to investigate surge in manatee deaths
The surge in manatee deaths in Florida is drawing the attention of the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has classified the deaths as an unusual mortality event, which means the agency will now conduct its own research into possible causes.
Snake hitches ride in a woman's car
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town.
Sea turtles suffer mystery illness
Sea turtles along Florida's Atlantic Coast from Jacksonville to Brevard County are washing up on shore. Researchers say they have a mysterious illness and wildlife experts are trying to identify the cause.
Bear-resistant trash can effectiveness shown on camera
Viewer Joanie Peterson in Spring Landing sent us video from her surveillance cameras showing two big bears tearing apart the trash in her carport. One bear easily overturns the regular trash can. The other bear struggles with the bear-proof can.
New whale species discovered
Researchers have discovered a new species of whale that lives in the Gulf of Mexico.
Manatee found with 'Trump' scraped on back
A manatee had the word Trump scraped into its back. The manatee was spotted in the Homosassa River.
Owl rescued from chimney
A Brevard County family said an owl became trapped inside the chimney of their home. A wildlife trapper safely rescued and released the owl.
Warning issued by NWS for falling iguanas
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that iguanas could be dropping from trees in parts of Florida as a cold front moves into the region. Iguanas can become lethargic when the temperature drops to 50 degrees and are immobilized when the temperature drops below 40 degrees.
Dog sniffs out 8-foot python in Florida Everglades
Trained dogs are now sniffing out invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades.
Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso free of tire
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Steel traps are severely hurting wild animals
A bobcat had to be put down after being injured when it was caught in an illegal trap in Brevard County. The young cat was missing its left-front leg, which experts say is a sign that it was injured by a trap.
Man frees trapped dolphin from rope
Jet skiers freed a dolphin that was trapped in rope in Biscayne Bay in South Florida.
Grading the quality of Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County has been dealing with algae blooms and runoff for years.
Puppy saved from alligator attack
A man in South Florida pulled man pulled his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. The incident was recorded by a camera placed in areas where people live close to nature.
'Miracle Leaf' touted as natural sleep aid
Some who struggle to sleep are turning to what is called miracle leaf. One doctor with spoke with cautioned that there is no scientific evidence to back its effectiveness as a sleep aid.