Bird flu responsible for duck deaths, authorities say
People living around Lake Dot in Sanford finally have answers about dozens of dead ducks that turned up along the lake's shoreline. The Florida Department of Health said bird flu appears to be the cause behind the deaths.
People living around Lake Dot in Sanford finally have answers about dozens of dead ducks that turned up along the lake's shoreline. The Florida Department of Health said bird flu appears to be the cause behind the deaths.
Whale shark sighting off Sarasota coast
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
'Gator whisperer' talks alligator safety
FOX 35 News talks with a so-called 'gator whisperer' about what might provoke an alligator to come after you and the warning signs.
FOX 35 News talks with a so-called 'gator whisperer' about what might provoke an alligator to come after you and the warning signs.
What to do if bitten by a dangerous snake
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
Learning how bees help the environment
Earth Day is Friday and FOX 35 is celebrating all week long. FOX 35 meteorologist Allison Gargaro visited Black Hammock Bee Farms to learn more about how important bee colonies are for the environment
Earth Day is Friday and FOX 35 is celebrating all week long. FOX 35 meteorologist Allison Gargaro visited Black Hammock Bee Farms to learn more about how important bee colonies are for the environment
Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might save them
Brevard County Commissioner suggested recently that killing manatees -- similar to how some states allow hunting of bears and deer to control populations -- may help save the species. Others are heavily criticizing that proposal.
Brevard County Commissioner suggested recently that killing manatees -- similar to how some states allow hunting of bears and deer to control populations -- may help save the species. Others are heavily criticizing that proposal.
Florida man dies after crashing into alligator
In the middle of the night, an alligator was in the path of a Hillsborough County driver. The person behind the wheel evidently crashed into the Florida reptile, flipping their vehicle due to the impact, and passing away from their injuries, deputies say.
In the middle of the night, an alligator was in the path of a Hillsborough County driver. The person behind the wheel evidently crashed into the Florida reptile, flipping their vehicle due to the impact, and passing away from their injuries, deputies say.
Deputies relocate alligator from school swimming pool
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
Oyster reefs helping manatees in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.
Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.
Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.
Incurable parasite found in Cuban tree frog
University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species.
University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species.
Effort to save manatees hits snag
An unprecedented, experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation in Florida has started slowly. However, a feeding station established along the state?s east coast has yet to entice wild manatees with romaine lettuce even though the animals will eat it in captivity, officials said on a news conference held remotely.
An unprecedented, experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation in Florida has started slowly. However, a feeding station established along the state?s east coast has yet to entice wild manatees with romaine lettuce even though the animals will eat it in captivity, officials said on a news conference held remotely.
Manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm during big chill
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
SeaWorld Orlando caring for manatees
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
Mike Murphy recorded this video of a gator at the Tara Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. The reptile walked out of one lake with a fish in its mouth, then made its way across the green and a cart path toward another lake.
Mike Murphy recorded this video of a gator at the Tara Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. The reptile walked out of one lake with a fish in its mouth, then made its way across the green and a cart path toward another lake.
Saving Florida's native plants amid development boom
With all the development around Florida, there?s often little to no effort to save the shrinking number of native plant species. But a team of conservation experts from the University of Florida is now trying to change that.
With all the development around Florida, there?s often little to no effort to save the shrinking number of native plant species. But a team of conservation experts from the University of Florida is now trying to change that.
Cleaning up Lake Jesup
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
Florida woman finds iguana in her toilet
A woman in Hollywood, Florida was surprised to find an unexpected stranger inside of her toilet. Michelle Bennett said she was startled to find an iguana in her toilet as she lifted the lid.
A woman in Hollywood, Florida was surprised to find an unexpected stranger inside of her toilet. Michelle Bennett said she was startled to find an iguana in her toilet as she lifted the lid.
Giant rattlesnake caught in Polk County
A wildlife trapper said he captured a massive rattlesnake in Polk County. A woman called Dustin Hooper with All Creatures Wildlife Control for help after she spotted the snake in her chicken coop. Hooper said the snake was nearly six feet in length and estimated it was about 10 years old.
A wildlife trapper said he captured a massive rattlesnake in Polk County. A woman called Dustin Hooper with All Creatures Wildlife Control for help after she spotted the snake in her chicken coop. Hooper said the snake was nearly six feet in length and estimated it was about 10 years old.
Loose dogs causing problems in Apopka
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.