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.
Florida man encounters gator on Cross Seminole Trail
Noah Keller, also known as @flmuduck on Instagram, recently encountered an alligator on the Cross Seminole Trail.
Noah Keller, also known as @flmuduck on Instagram, recently encountered an alligator on the Cross Seminole Trail.
Applications for bear hunt open today
Florida will hold its first bear hunt in 10 years with 187 permits available by lottery. Applications open Friday with the season scheduled for Dec. 6?28 in four regions. FOX 35's Marley Capper has all the details.
Florida will hold its first bear hunt in 10 years with 187 permits available by lottery. Applications open Friday with the season scheduled for Dec. 6?28 in four regions. FOX 35's Marley Capper has all the details.
VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
Wild boar invades Lee County home
A Lee County family was stunned when a wild boar entered their home without any invitation. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) responded to the home to help remove the hog.
A Lee County family was stunned when a wild boar entered their home without any invitation. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) responded to the home to help remove the hog.
Bear spotted in Orange County apartment complex
A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods. Neighbors, both amused and cautious, say the sighting has quickly become the talk of the community. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us more details on the bear, who officials believe is likely young and searching for territory.
A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods. Neighbors, both amused and cautious, say the sighting has quickly become the talk of the community. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us more details on the bear, who officials believe is likely young and searching for territory.
National Wildlife Day with Gatorland in Orlando
The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.
The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.
Argentine Tegus: Has South Florida invasive lizard made its way to Central Florida?
In Brevard County, a Florida woman believes she caught a strange lizard. She contacted FOX 35 because she wasn't sure what it was.
In Brevard County, a Florida woman believes she caught a strange lizard. She contacted FOX 35 because she wasn't sure what it was.
Great white shark sightings climb along East Coast
Great white shark sightings are becoming more frequent along Florida's East Coast. Shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, who studies genomics and population impacts of climate change, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Great white shark sightings are becoming more frequent along Florida's East Coast. Shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, who studies genomics and population impacts of climate change, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Robotic rabbits deployed to help track invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida
Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits.
Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits.
Volusia County warns dog owners after sea turtle nest disturbance
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Flagler County cemetery damaged by wild hog invasion
A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.
A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.
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 wildlife officials are asking the public to help track sightings of rainbow snakes, a rare, nonvenomous species that has declined in recent decades.