Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Florida bear hunt reignites debate as conservationists push for federal protection
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
Florida man arrested for allegedly killing a bear without permit
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.
Florida Bear Hunt: What to know about state's first regulated season since 2015
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
FWC warns Gemini Springs Park visitors to stay alert after bear sightings
Volusia County Parks and Recreation says a mother bear and her cubs may have wandered from a nearby conservation area into Gemini Springs Park in DeBary.
Volusia County Parks and Recreation says a mother bear and her cubs may have wandered from a nearby conservation area into Gemini Springs Park in DeBary.
Bear advocates buy permits to save animals ahead of hunt
As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.
As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.
Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family
If confirmed, it would be the second fatal bear attack in the state within a month.
If confirmed, it would be the second fatal bear attack in the state within a month.
Video: Black bear spotted in Florida Mall tree possibly hit by car the day before, FWC
A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Florida Mall on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Florida Mall on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Bears steal groceries from family's pick-up: 'That's our food!'
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
Florida’s December bear hunt draws 100K applications, sparking further debate
Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.
Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.
Black bear shot, killed after breaking into Florida home: FWC
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a Black bear that had apparently broken into their home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC said it was notified about the incident on Friday morning.
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a Black bear that had apparently broken into their home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC said it was notified about the incident on Friday morning.
Sanford residents divided over growing bear sightings in neighborhood
Black bears are increasingly common in Central Florida neighborhoods, and residents in Sanford’s Bookertown community say the animals are becoming a regular—and sometimes unwelcome—sight.
Black bears are increasingly common in Central Florida neighborhoods, and residents in Sanford’s Bookertown community say the animals are becoming a regular—and sometimes unwelcome—sight.
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.
Florida bear hunt moves forward, with permits available by lottery
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
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.
Bear spotted roaming Orlando apartment complex sparks neighborhood buzz
A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods.
A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods.
Alaska jogger dragged 100 yards by bear in terrifying predawn attack near driveway
A woman in Alaska was mauled by a bear this week near her driveway after she left her home for an early morning jog, state officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
A woman in Alaska was mauled by a bear this week near her driveway after she left her home for an early morning jog, state officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.