Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline, researchers say
Researchers with the International Shark Attack File recorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to a new report.
Researchers with the International Shark Attack File recorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to a new report.
Colder temperatures keeping manatees away from where the food is, environmentalist says
Manatees typically gather toward warmer water, but with temperatures in the 50s across Central Florida, environmentalists say they are staying far away from where the food is and as a result, starving.
Manatees typically gather toward warmer water, but with temperatures in the 50s across Central Florida, environmentalists say they are staying far away from where the food is and as a result, starving.
Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival draws crowds from across the country
Orange City is home to Blue Spring State Park, which is famous for the throngs of manatees that flock there each winter for its warm waters. People come from around the country to see them.
Orange City is home to Blue Spring State Park, which is famous for the throngs of manatees that flock there each winter for its warm waters. People come from around the country to see them.
VIDEO: Bear attacks man in Daytona Beach; FWC using cinnamon roll to trap animal
New dramatic video shows Walter Hickox as he fights off a black bear. Hickox was letting out his three dogs when the bear came charging at them as they were on the porch of his Daytona Beach home.
New dramatic video shows Walter Hickox as he fights off a black bear. Hickox was letting out his three dogs when the bear came charging at them as they were on the porch of his Daytona Beach home.
Officials: Florida manatees eating lettuce in pilot program
Manatees at risk of starvation, because native seagrass is dying due to water pollution, have for the first time started eating lettuce under an experimental feeding program, Florida wildlife officials said Friday.
Manatees at risk of starvation, because native seagrass is dying due to water pollution, have for the first time started eating lettuce under an experimental feeding program, Florida wildlife officials said Friday.
FWC responds to reported bear attack in Daytona Beach
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to an incident where a black bear injured a man on Wednesday evening in Daytona Beach.
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to an incident where a black bear injured a man on Wednesday evening in Daytona Beach.
Officials using cinnamon buns to lure bear that attacked Daytona Beach man
This is the second incident of a bear injuring a person within a week, though FWC calls the incidents "extremely rare" in Florida.
This is the second incident of a bear injuring a person within a week, though FWC calls the incidents "extremely rare" in Florida.
More than 100 snakes found in Maryland home where man's death was reported
A death investigation is underway at a Charles County home full of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes.
A death investigation is underway at a Charles County home full of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes.
Effort to save manatees hits snag
An unprecedented, experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation in Florida has started slowly. However, a feeding station established along the state?s east coast has yet to entice wild manatees with romaine lettuce even though the animals will eat it in captivity, officials said on a news conference held remotely.
An unprecedented, experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation in Florida has started slowly. However, a feeding station established along the state?s east coast has yet to entice wild manatees with romaine lettuce even though the animals will eat it in captivity, officials said on a news conference held remotely.
Deadly fight between mountain lions caught on Belmont resident's video
Residents of Belmont woke up to a frightening scene in their front yard early Wednesday morning, a deadly fight playing out between two mountain lions.
Residents of Belmont woke up to a frightening scene in their front yard early Wednesday morning, a deadly fight playing out between two mountain lions.
Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Construction causes concern for Winter Garden eagle family
A battle is brewing over a bald eagle nest in Winter Garden. Residents fear that nearby construction could cause the family of birds to lose their home, where they have nested for 12 years. Now, there's a new addition to the family that raises the stakes.
A battle is brewing over a bald eagle nest in Winter Garden. Residents fear that nearby construction could cause the family of birds to lose their home, where they have nested for 12 years. Now, there's a new addition to the family that raises the stakes.
Florida panther cub struck, killed by vehicle, officials say
The remains of the 2-month-old male panther were found Saturday along a rural road in Collier County, wildlife officials said.
The remains of the 2-month-old male panther were found Saturday along a rural road in Collier County, wildlife officials said.
Record number of manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm
Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County counted 663 manatees on Tuesday trying to stay warm.
Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County counted 663 manatees on Tuesday trying to stay warm.
Manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm during big chill
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
Manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm during big chill
The Blue Spring website says the animals cannot tolerate water temperatures below 68-degrees for too long, so coming to the warmer water is really life or death for them.
The Blue Spring website says the animals cannot tolerate water temperatures below 68-degrees for too long, so coming to the warmer water is really life or death for them.
4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment
SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment at its center, one of only five critical care facilities for manatees in the U.S.
SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment at its center, one of only five critical care facilities for manatees in the U.S.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
SeaWorld Orlando caring for manatees
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
DeBary woman attacked by a bear shares terrifying story with FOX 35
Neighbors recall the whole incident happening so fast. Aydee was out walking her dog just before 9 p.m. on Thursday in DeBary when she came across a startled bear.
Neighbors recall the whole incident happening so fast. Aydee was out walking her dog just before 9 p.m. on Thursday in DeBary when she came across a startled bear.