UF treating 660-pound alligator
A 660 pound alligator is undergoing treatment at the University of Florida for a bone infection.
Spike in shark bites
A growing number of shark bites were reported in the latter days of summer, according to data.
Man talks after nearly losing arm to alligator
A local firefighter explains how he was pried out of the jaws of a 12-foot alligator that nearly took of his arm.
Florida officials: There is no evidence of murder hornets in the state
Murder hornets, known as Asian giant hornets, have stingers longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is highly toxic, though.
Albino alligators hatch at Wild Florida
A Florida attraction has become the first public attraction in the world to hatch albino alligators.
Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
Female snake hunter catches 17-foot python in Florida
Florida wildlife officials announced on Tuesday that 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons have been removed from the Everglades.
Rare sea turtle spotted nesting in New Smyrna Beach, officials say
The species of turtle is the smallest and most imperiled of all sea turtle species, Volusia County officials said.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Aggressive hawks attack people during nesting season
Hawks are dive-bombing people in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say this is nesting season. Both the birds and their nests are protected under state law.
Cold turtles getting extra care
Recent cold snaps have proven dangerous for sea turtles. Staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet have been busy caring for the animals.
Wild monkey population to multiply in Florida
Wild monkeys are multiplying across Florida. Scientists say there is a growing population of rhesus macaques in Silver Springs State Park, near Ocala.
Tracking sharks off Florida coast
A number of great white sharks are being tracked off of Florida's coast
Shark frenzy caught on drone camera
Incredible video has surfaced of dozens of sharks swimming in the water of of New Smyrna Beach.
Meet the gator whisperer 'Alligator Robb'
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Florida diver gets close to great white shark
A Florida diver got an up-close-and-personal view of a great white shark while off the South Florida coast.
Toxic toads making their way to Central Florida
Toxic toads have terrorized South Florida. Now the Bufo toad, which has proven to be deadly to pets, has made its way to Central Florida.
Roughly 1,400 pounds of shark fins seized in Florida
Officials estimated the total value of the fins to be worth between $700,000 and $1 million.