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Wild Nature

Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'

Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'

New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.

September 23, 2024 8:14pm EDT
This threatened sea turtle is setting new nesting record in Florida

This threatened sea turtle is setting new nesting record in Florida

The rarest sea turtle in the world set a new nesting record in Florida this year, according to officials.

September 16, 2024 7:49pm EDT
See it: Snake barfs up two other snakes, including rattlesnake, after found in Georgia

See it: Snake barfs up two other snakes, including rattlesnake, after found in Georgia

Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.

September 14, 2024 12:48pm EDT
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

September 11, 2024 1:40pm EDT
Mystery surfer who rescued pigeon from ocean found

Mystery surfer who rescued pigeon from ocean found

A mystery in Cocoa Beach has been solved! FOX 35 helped track down the surfer who was caught on camera saving a bird struggling in the sea.

September 4, 2024 8:01pm EDT
Mystery surfer saves bird struggling in rough surf near Cocoa Beach pier: 'He's a hero'

Mystery surfer saves bird struggling in rough surf near Cocoa Beach pier: 'He's a hero'

September 2, 2024 8:53pm EDT
Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets

Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets

Central Florida animal rescues are responding to more chameleon sightings on the Space Coast as the invasive species settles into the Sunshine State.

August 30, 2024 8:27pm EDT
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'

Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'

Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar.

August 23, 2024 8:49pm EDT
Bats invading Central Florida apartments; residents powerless until mid-August

Bats invading Central Florida apartments; residents powerless until mid-August

Central Florida residents are facing a bat invasion in their apartments, with little they can do until mid-August.

August 9, 2024 11:19pm EDT
Researchers hopeful after finding healthy coral
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Researchers hopeful after finding healthy coral

Researchers said they are feeling hopeful after finding healthy coral in the reefs in Palm Beach County.

August 9, 2024 7:44pm EDT
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.

August 4, 2024 1:14pm EDT
'Blue Button Jellyfish' wash ashore Florida coast
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'Blue Button Jellyfish' wash ashore Florida coast

Blue Button Jellyfish were spotted on Cape Canaveral beaches this week, catching vacationers and locals off guard.

August 2, 2024 5:56pm EDT
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.

August 2, 2024 12:25am EDT
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'

Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'

The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.

July 31, 2024 11:57am EDT
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'

Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'

A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!

July 25, 2024 4:43pm EDT
River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says

River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says

A river otter is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Australian black swans and one duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park.

July 23, 2024 4:19pm EDT
Man bitten by shark in Florida Keys while spearfishing; friend saved his life

Man bitten by shark in Florida Keys while spearfishing; friend saved his life

A man has survived after being bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys while he was spearfishing with family and friends.

July 17, 2024 8:15pm EDT
Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild

Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild

The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.

July 15, 2024 7:27pm EDT
'Go Bubba!': Massive 375 lb. sea turtle recovers at Brevard Zoo, released back to sea

'Go Bubba!': Massive 375 lb. sea turtle recovers at Brevard Zoo, released back to sea

A huge sea turtle is heading back home, thanks to the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.

July 10, 2024 11:28pm EDT
300 lb. loggerhead sea turtle hit, killed by car in Brevard County

300 lb. loggerhead sea turtle hit, killed by car in Brevard County

Several agencies are looking into the death of a loggerhead sea turtle after it was found to have been hit and killed by a car on Wednesday morning.

July 10, 2024 10:48pm EDT
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