Concerns grow as Florida considers bear hunt
Calls for a bear hunt are making a comeback in Florida. The debate is back in the spotlight after people have had several close encounters with bears recently all across the state.
Crocodile sighting spooks neighbors
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
Woman 'borrowed' alligator for birthday pics
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Woman steals gator from her job
A Florida woman was arrested for stealing an alligator from her job because she wanted to take pictures with it for her birthday
Sand too hot for leatherback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtle hatchlings on the East Coast are having a harder time in warmer temperatures. The turtles lay their eggs in the sand that's supposed to be cooler.
Amazon driver bitten by rattlesnake
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday. The woman placed a box next to the home’s front door Monday evening when the eastern diamondback snake jumped out and bit her, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. She immediately became ill and called out for help.
Video: Bear captured at Magic Kingdom released
A black bear who found her way near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was captured and released near the Ocala National Forest, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The FWC shared a 10-second video showing the bear's release back into the wild. "Good bear. Good bear. Go! Go! Go" someone can be heard saying in the video.
Massive shark rescued on Florida beach
Beachgoers came to the rescue after a massive shark was stranded on a Florida beach. A woman caught the dramatic scene on video as her husband and some other men worked to bring the shark back into the water.
Alligator with missing top snout captured
The alligator that made headlines last week for being spotted with half its mouth missing has been captured, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission confirmed to FOX 35 News.
Killer whales spotted off Florida coast
A group of boaters were shocked to find pods of killer whales swimming near their boat off the Florida coast over the weekend.
Florida man comes face to face with shark
While surfing at a Volusia County beach, Mark Summerset came face to face with a shark. Literally. The surfer was bit across the face. While he needed over two dozen stitches, he's just happy to be alive to tell the story.
Killer whales spotted off coast of Florida
Jay Charron was onboard his brother's boat, The Corkscrew, fishing for yellowfin tuna when they spotted pods of orcas swimming about 100 miles off the coast of Fort Pierce. (Video: Jay Charron)
2 shark bites in 24 hours in Florida
Two people reported shark bites within 24 hours. One of them said he's chalking it up to a lesson of knowing when to come back to shore.
Croc born without eyes thrives at sanctuary
A crocodile named Vision was born without eyes and was recently donated to an animal sanctuary in South Florida.
Beloved giraffe dies at Brevard Zoo
Rafiki, one of the five original giraffes in the Expedition Africa section of the Brevard Zoo when it opened in 2003, has died. He was euthanized after some ongoing age-related medical issues. He was 25 years old.
Man bitten in face by shark at Florida beach
A surfer was bitten in the face by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, officials said. He might need some stitches, but he's expected to make a full recovery.
Persistent goat makes deputy's job harder
A persistent goat hilariously kept a Florida deputy from being able to close a gate in Clay County.
Baby crocodile born without eyes swims around
Vision, an American crocodile hatchling at the Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary, doesn't have eyes, but continues to be "snappy" about his food, which is a good thing! (Video: Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary)
Baby crocodile born without eyes
An American crocodile hatchling is being cared for at Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary. The croc, named Vision, was born on May 10. (Video: Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary)
Shark bite victim ready to surf again
A shark bite survivor who was bitten at New Smyrna Beach is back on his feet. He's been homebound for over a month after a shark latched on to his foot while he was surfing in New Smyrna Beach