Matt Suhey, Chicago Bears fullback and 1985 Super Bowl champion, dies at 68
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Florida bear hunting: Permit applications open Sept. 11
Hunters looking to participate in Florida's upcoming bear hunting season can submit permit applications starting Sept. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Hunters looking to participate in Florida's upcoming bear hunting season can submit permit applications starting Sept. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida wildlife officials investigate deadly bear shooting in Marion County
Florida wildlife officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a black bear near Lake Kerr in Marion County that neighbors say left three cubs without their mother.
Florida wildlife officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a black bear near Lake Kerr in Marion County that neighbors say left three cubs without their mother.
Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
Chicago Bears announce intentions to build stadium in Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
Meet Marshmallow: Orphaned bear cub found in Ocala National Forest
A young injured black bear cub was found wandering alone in the Ocala National Forest last Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A young injured black bear cub was found wandering alone in the Ocala National Forest last Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Bears to Indiana? Team calls bill 'most meaningful step' as new site gains traction
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
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.