Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status
Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.
Monkey spotted in Mount Dora neighborhood; HOA issues warning to residents
A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.
Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
Florida deputies wrangle alligator outside high school: 'Biggest fight we've had in a while'
Deputies in Florida wrangled an alligator that was found outside a high school in Parrish, Florida
Orphaned baby manatee rescued in South Florida, now recovering at Sea World
A baby manatee under a month old was rescued in southern Florida after being found alone and struggling in strong currents.
Alligator comes knocking: Florida woman finds unexpected visitor at front door
A Florida woman discovered a massive alligator knocking at her front door, captured on her doorbell camera.
Florida man dives into lake to save wounded eagle: 'This is the symbol of America man'
A Lakewood Ranch man said he dived into a lake with no hesitation to rescue a wounded eagle on Saturday.
Barefoot gator wrangler stops Easter dinner to help woman
Florida barefoot alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, aka "The Blue Collar Brawler," struck again after he recently helped a Jacksonville woman who spotted a large alligator in her yard. He joined Good Day Xtra on Monday to talk about it.
Florida barefoot man wrangles gator into trash can
After wrangling the large alligator into a trash can, Mike Dragich safely removes the reptile from the woman's property.
Florida barefoot gator wrangler helps remove unwanted guest
Florida barefoot alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, aka "The Blue Collar Brawler," struck again after he put a pause on his Easter dinner to help a Jacksonville woman who spotted a large alligator in her yard. Dragich was able to safely maneuver the angry gator into a trashcan and away from the home.
Study: Human behavior often leads to gator attacks
A new study has found that people, unknowingly or not, did engage in some sort of risky behavior moments before being attacked by an alligator. Researchers from the University of Florida (UF) say humans are largely to blame for swimming in bodies of water known to have gators or for walking dogs along ponds that may contain the reptiles.
FWC decorates sea turtle eggs for research
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is coloring sea turtle eggs. Researchers say the colored eggs are a way to collect data on hatchlings, with the goal being to figure out how to keep the babies alive.
Police officer removes gator from Groveland yard
Groveland Police Department Officer Justin Minoso saved the day when he recently wrangled an enormous gator out of a neighborhood yard. Minoso joins FOX 35 to talk about the incident.
Great white shark photobombs FAU's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long. Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences at FAU, said the footage was a "rare moment of shark-on-shark action – or what we’re coining as a ‘shark photobomb.’"
Florida video: Car theft, alligator attack and sharks
New video today shows the moment that two men were arrested after being accused of breaking into vehicles across Clermont. For the first time, we are also hearing the 911 call for help from Tuesday's alligator attack in Florida. Lastly, caught on camera is a shark's eye view of another shark.
Watch: Great white shark photobombs Florida university's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.
Florida gator trapper hospitalized after attack
A Florida gator trapper is in the hospital after he was attacked on the job. Officials say the incident happened when the trapper was trying to relocate a gator in a remote area near Arcadia. The trapper is currently in the hospital and recovering from surgery. Here's how you can protect yourself from gator attacks.
Bats invade stadium in Daytona
More than 1,000 bats have invaded the Daytona Stadium along PGA Boulevard. The race is now on to get those bats out humanely without harming them. FOX 35's Chancellor Winn has details on the plan to remove the unwanted guests.
Florida officers surprised by loose emu bird call
Police in Palm Bay were shocked when they received a call Tuesday about a loose emu bird on the run. It took at least three officers to round up the giant bird.
Giant bald eagle found on side of Volusia County road dies from extreme injuries
A giant injured bald eagle who was unable to fly and suffering from notable injuries was rescued from the side of the road by Volusia County Animal Services on Tuesday. Sadly, the bird did not survive.