FWC: Daytona Beach man 'intentionally' hit alligator with mower
A man was arrested after Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) says he hit an alligator with mower machinery used to cut grass and destroyed a nest of eggs.
A man was arrested after Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) says he hit an alligator with mower machinery used to cut grass and destroyed a nest of eggs.
2021 Florida Python Challenge wraps up
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
Turtle learning to swim after flipper amputated
After a sea turtle got tangled in a fishing line, it had to have one of his flippers amputated. Now, the turtle name Riptide is learning to swim all over again at the Brevard Zoo.
After a sea turtle got tangled in a fishing line, it had to have one of his flippers amputated. Now, the turtle name Riptide is learning to swim all over again at the Brevard Zoo.
Elsa causes concerns over sea turtle nests
Crews in Florida are scrambling to protect sea turtles after Elsa disrupted many of their nests.
Crews in Florida are scrambling to protect sea turtles after Elsa disrupted many of their nests.
Injured diver 'freaked out' watching recovered GoPro footage of alligator attack
In the minutes after surviving a horrific alligator attack on May 30, Jeffrey Heim knew he had to relay one bit of information to first responders. The freediver always wore a GoPro on his head while diving ? and that?s exactly where it was, moments before an alligator took Heim?s skull in its jaws.
In the minutes after surviving a horrific alligator attack on May 30, Jeffrey Heim knew he had to relay one bit of information to first responders. The freediver always wore a GoPro on his head while diving ? and that?s exactly where it was, moments before an alligator took Heim?s skull in its jaws.
2021 Florida Python Challenge kicks off next month
While participants don't need to have a hunting license, there is a required online training course you must pass before being allowed to participate in the 2021 Florida Python Challenge. Prizes will be awarded by the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
While participants don't need to have a hunting license, there is a required online training course you must pass before being allowed to participate in the 2021 Florida Python Challenge. Prizes will be awarded by the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
Loggerhead sea turtle undergoes MRI
A 150-pound loggerhead sea turtle was found swimming circles just off the Space Coast. Animal experts are investigating to determine if the turtle is suffering from some form of neurological disorder.
A 150-pound loggerhead sea turtle was found swimming circles just off the Space Coast. Animal experts are investigating to determine if the turtle is suffering from some form of neurological disorder.
Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator
Jeffrey Heim was doing what he does often ? free diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River. When he came up for air, an alligator attacked.
Jeffrey Heim was doing what he does often ? free diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River. When he came up for air, an alligator attacked.
Baby dolphin washes ashore
A baby dolphin has washed ashore at a Central Florida beach, officials said.
A baby dolphin has washed ashore at a Central Florida beach, officials said.
Indian River turning into manatee graveyard
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Ducklings rescued from storm drain
It was a happy Mother's Day reunion for one mama duck and her family of ducklings. The Brevard County Fire Rescue shared these photos on Facebook after they rescued the ducklings from a storm drain in Melbourne.?
It was a happy Mother's Day reunion for one mama duck and her family of ducklings. The Brevard County Fire Rescue shared these photos on Facebook after they rescued the ducklings from a storm drain in Melbourne.?
Bear spotted near busy I-4 median
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt captured this image of a bear in Volusia County. The bear was near Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach.
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt captured this image of a bear in Volusia County. The bear was near Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach.
Officials: Woman bitten by shark while paddleboarding at New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County officials say a 64-year-old woman was bitten on the foot by a shark on Friday morning.
Volusia County officials say a 64-year-old woman was bitten on the foot by a shark on Friday morning.
Iguanas, pythons and wild pigs: Florida's invasive species fiasco
Giant lizards, wild boars, coyotes, and pythons are all just part of a regular day on the job for wildlife trapper James Dean.
Giant lizards, wild boars, coyotes, and pythons are all just part of a regular day on the job for wildlife trapper James Dean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.