Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status

Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.

Monkey spotted in Mount Dora neighborhood; HOA issues warning to residents

A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.

Florida 'dangerous dog' bill: Parents of boy mauled to death by dogs optimistic bill will become law

Florida’s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach

A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach.

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock

A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.

Florida wedding crash: Lion makes special appearance at Brevard Zoo ceremony

A couple recently had their Brevard Zoo wedding crashed by an unexpected friendly visitor, when a large lion made a special appearance to watch the happy pair speak their vows.

Florida man cited for shooting, killing great blue heron and duck on his property: FWC

A man allegedly shot and killed a great blue heron and a mallard duck that were on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Four dogs rescued from Marion County house fire Monday morning

Marion County Fire Rescue crews saved four dogs from a burning home Monday morning after a structure fire broke out.