Florida county ‘inundated’ by bears, sheriff says: 'We need to look at some different ways of doing things'
It’s been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.
'He's just a big bear': Apopka man says sleepy bear has been napping under his home for nearly 2 days
A sleepy bear has taken over an Apopka backyard after it decided to make a resting place underneath the home's porch.
Wildest Florida animal videos of the month: Stranded shark pulled back into the ocean • Bear breaks into home
Check out the wildest animal videos out of Florida captured over the last month.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Florida wildlife officials soak stuck baby bear's leg in dish soap in attempt to free poor guy from tree crook
A baby bear in Florida was stuck in quite an unusual predicament. Luckily wildlife officials were able to help.
VIDEO: 3-legged bear breaks into Florida home's lanai, drinks 3 White Claws | 'Oh my God, look at him!'
A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.
Dog recovering from surgery after bear attacked pup, owner in Longwood's Alaqua Lakes neighborhood
A small dog at the center of Tuesday night’s bear attack is now recovering in the care of neighbors.
Florida dog found alive after vanishing amid bear attack in Longwood; owner hospitalized: FWC
A dog was found alive after vanishing following a bear attack in Longwood neighborhood earlier this week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Thursday morning. The dog's owner was taken to a hospital following the encounter with the bear. His condition was not immediately released, but officials said the man had a large head wound.
Neighbors rush to help man and his dog facing bear in Seminole County
Neighbors in a Seminole County neighborhood said they stepped in to help a man and his dog after the two encountered a black bear earlier this week.
Black bear shot, killed in Sanford neighborhood 'charged' at man and his dog, documents say
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to FOX 35 that one of its employees was involved in the shooting of a mother bear last week in a Sanford neighborhood. That bear was later euthanized due to its injuries.
Residents call for change after mama bear shot, killed in Florida neighborhood; 2 cubs safely relocated
A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Her two orphaned bear cubs went missing for several days but have since been located and are now healthy and safe.
'Heartbreaking': Mama black bear dies after being shot in Florida neighborhood
A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Woman, puppy startled as bear surprises them at front door of Florida home
Gina Helsel and her 9-month-old golden doodle Stewart were startled by a black bear in their yard. Helsel said Stewart, one of her three dogs, was barking overnight. She decided to let him out.
Must-see video: Florida woman stunned, terrified by hidden black bear at her front door
What would you do?! A Florida woman came within mere feet of a black bear after letting her dog outside one night – and the entire moment was recorded on her Ring video camera.
