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.
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.
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.
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.
Group sues FWC over proposed bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. One group is taking legal action against the proposal, saying bears are not a threat to humans, and bears have nowhere to live because of development.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. One group is taking legal action against the proposal, saying bears are not a threat to humans, and bears have nowhere to live because of development.
FWC to begin 2-day meeting: Bear hunt on the agenda
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth heads over to Tallahassee to explain the importance of the decision.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth heads over to Tallahassee to explain the importance of the decision.
FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules on Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.