Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso free of tire
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Steel traps are severely hurting wild animals
A bobcat had to be put down after being injured when it was caught in an illegal trap in Brevard County. The young cat was missing its left-front leg, which experts say is a sign that it was injured by a trap.
A bobcat had to be put down after being injured when it was caught in an illegal trap in Brevard County. The young cat was missing its left-front leg, which experts say is a sign that it was injured by a trap.
Man frees trapped dolphin from rope
Jet skiers freed a dolphin that was trapped in rope in Biscayne Bay in South Florida.
Jet skiers freed a dolphin that was trapped in rope in Biscayne Bay in South Florida.
Grading the quality of Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County has been dealing with algae blooms and runoff for years.
The Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County has been dealing with algae blooms and runoff for years.
Puppy saved from alligator attack
A man in South Florida pulled man pulled his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. The incident was recorded by a camera placed in areas where people live close to nature.
A man in South Florida pulled man pulled his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. The incident was recorded by a camera placed in areas where people live close to nature.
'Miracle Leaf' touted as natural sleep aid
Some who struggle to sleep are turning to what is called miracle leaf. One doctor with spoke with cautioned that there is no scientific evidence to back its effectiveness as a sleep aid.
Some who struggle to sleep are turning to what is called miracle leaf. One doctor with spoke with cautioned that there is no scientific evidence to back its effectiveness as a sleep aid.
Animal sanctuary responds to leopard attack
A Florida man is recovering after being mauled by a leopard in South Florida.
A Florida man is recovering after being mauled by a leopard in South Florida.
Brevard Zoo releases 370-pound sea turtle back into the ocean
The sea turtle just finished a successful rehabilitation stint at the zoo's healing center.
The sea turtle just finished a successful rehabilitation stint at the zoo's healing center.
Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring
A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.
A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.
More bobcat sightings in Orlando
More bobcat sighting have been reported around Orlando. Residents are on edge, keeping an eye on small pets and children at play.
More bobcat sighting have been reported around Orlando. Residents are on edge, keeping an eye on small pets and children at play.
Bobcat seen prowling in Orlando neighborhood
A bobcat was spotted in an Orlando neighborhood. Residents say they have spotted the cat on camera in the Avalon Lake subdivision.
A bobcat was spotted in an Orlando neighborhood. Residents say they have spotted the cat on camera in the Avalon Lake subdivision.
Man survives shark attack
A man in Miami Beach says he is lucky to be able to walk out of the hospital after being bitten by a shark a day earlier.
A man in Miami Beach says he is lucky to be able to walk out of the hospital after being bitten by a shark a day earlier.
Blue Origin accused of trying to pave over wetlands
The space company Blue Origin has prompted anger and frustration from one commissioner, accused of trying to pave over protected wetlands in Brevard County.
The space company Blue Origin has prompted anger and frustration from one commissioner, accused of trying to pave over protected wetlands in Brevard County.
FWC puts hold on oyster harvesting decision
Looking to address additional concerns from area residents, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission delayed a vote Wednesday on finalizing a suspension of wild-oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay for five years.
Looking to address additional concerns from area residents, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission delayed a vote Wednesday on finalizing a suspension of wild-oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay for five years.
Reward offered in killing of black bear
A reward is being offered after a familiar black bear has been shot and killed in a Lake County neighborhood.
A reward is being offered after a familiar black bear has been shot and killed in a Lake County neighborhood.
VIEWER DISCRETION: Video shows pet dog attacked by alligator
A family dog went missing for several days. It wasn't until the pet owner reviewed surveillance camera video that he realized the dog was killed by an alligator.
A family dog went missing for several days. It wasn't until the pet owner reviewed surveillance camera video that he realized the dog was killed by an alligator.
Sharks swimming close to shore in Florida
Sharks swimming close to shore in Volusia County were recorded on camera. Experts say tens of thousands of blacktip sharks are beginning their migration from off the coast of North Carolina, south to Florida.
Sharks swimming close to shore in Volusia County were recorded on camera. Experts say tens of thousands of blacktip sharks are beginning their migration from off the coast of North Carolina, south to Florida.
UF treating 660-pound alligator
A 660 pound alligator is undergoing treatment at the University of Florida for a bone infection.
A 660 pound alligator is undergoing treatment at the University of Florida for a bone infection.
Spike in shark bites
A growing number of shark bites were reported in the latter days of summer, according to data.
A growing number of shark bites were reported in the latter days of summer, according to data.
Man talks after nearly losing arm to alligator
A local firefighter explains how he was pried out of the jaws of a 12-foot alligator that nearly took of his arm.
A local firefighter explains how he was pried out of the jaws of a 12-foot alligator that nearly took of his arm.