Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast as more birds are dying: 'Very disheartening'
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.
Lake Eola swan deaths: Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan | Full
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
North Atlantic right whale mother, calf spotted off Space Coast
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and her calf were seen swimming near shore.
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and her calf were seen swimming near shore.
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
Florida Bear Hunt: What to know about state's first regulated season since 2015
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Recurring crocodile in Brevard County reportedly kills dog
A crocodile that has repeatedly returned to a Brevard County neighborhood after being relocated is once again drawing concern — this time after reportedly killing a dog.
A crocodile that has repeatedly returned to a Brevard County neighborhood after being relocated is once again drawing concern — this time after reportedly killing a dog.
Python No More: DeSantis talks funding for Everglades python removal
Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.
Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.
Birds killed by vehicle: FWC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating dozens of deaths at Port Canaveral
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.
'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
Fuzzy rabbits invade Florida community
Florida?s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin? down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.
Florida?s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin? down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.
2 shark bites at New Smyrna Beach in 2 days
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
Longest Burmese python ever recorded captured in Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
Florida 21-year-old man arrested after allegedly illegally killing 13 American alligators
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.