FWC asks public to report sightings of rare rainbow snakes
Florida wildlife officials are asking the public to help track sightings of rainbow snakes, a rare, nonvenomous species that has declined in recent decades.
Florida spearfisherman attacked by shark minutes after reassuring family: 'Sharks won’t do anything to you'
What began as a routine free-diving trip off Florida’s coast ended with a bull shark bite for a veteran spear fisherman—just minutes after reassuring his visiting family not to worry about the famed predators.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
Shark, stingray fight off coast of Florida beach
Florida beachgoers watched as a shark fought with a stingray on Thursday, July 31, right by the shore at Panama City Beach. The moment was captured on video by Chloe Peterson.
Florida alligator 'Mr. Pickles' faces eviction from St. Petersburg bar
A five-foot alligator affectionately known as “Mr. Pickles” has become a local celebrity behind a St. Petersburg bar — but his time in the spotlight may be running out.
Injured baby dolphin rescued from rock jetty on Florida beach by lifeguards
An injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at a Florida beach is now recovering after being rescued by ocean rescue lifeguards on Saturday morning.
Florida shark bite survivor shares his story
Last year, Florida saw 14 unprovoked shark bites. So far this year, we've seen six. Tonight, we're hearing from a survivor of one of those attacks.
3-legged alligator spotted in Florida backyard
A Seminole County resident recently had an unusual visitor when a three-legged alligator wandered into his Astor Farms backyard, slowly making its way around the area. Jim Koerner captured the remarkable moment on video and shared it with FOX 35 News.
Florida surf instructor recovering from shark bite
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering after a shark bit his foot off New Smyrna Beach. Sam Hollis says the shark dragged him 10 to 15 feet before he escaped. Hollis joins Good Day Orlando to share his story.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach
An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
Surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna calls recovery a 'miracle,' vows return to water
A Winter Park man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, calling it a miracle that he still has full use of his hand.
VIP backstage shark encounter tours at SeaWorld
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.
Alligator mauls woman canoeing as Florida urges vacationers to avoid disaster with safety tips
Florida wildlife authorities have released a new report on a vicious May alligator attack that took the life of a Michigan woman.
Only in Florida: Alligator edition
See the latest "Only in Florida" alligator videos. This weeks videos show deputies being introduced to the reptiles for the first time, officials wrangling an alligator at a local college and an alligator trying to eat a squeaky toy, plus much more.
2 shark attacks reported in separate vacation hotspots as summer beach season starts
Two Florida shark attacks have been reported less than a month apart and in separate vacation hotspots as the summer beach season kicks off.
Map: Here's where the most shark attacks have happened
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
Florida girl, 9, describes surviving terrifying shark attack while snorkeling near Fort Myers
A 9-year-old Florida girl is recovering after surviving a shark attack earlier this month while snorkeling off the coast of Fort Myers — and she’s now sharing her story of survival.