Florida woman attacked by alligator while trimming trees

Rescue workers transported the woman to a Fort Myers hospital, where she was treated for injuries to both legs, officials said.

Another algae bloom, fish kill reported in Indian River Lagoon

Kevin Johnson is a professor of oceanography and environmental science at Florida Tech. Johnson and his students are looking at the Indian River Lagoon as its experiencing algae bloom and accompanying fish kills.

Massive 38-year-old alligator treated at the University of Florida is recovering

The veterinary school tweeted that the gator’s right rear leg is being assessed for a cause of lameness, and the preliminary evaluation showed evidence of osteomyelitis.

Sharks swimming close to shore in Florida
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Sharks swimming close to shore in Volusia County were recorded on camera. Experts say tens of thousands of blacktip sharks are beginning their migration from off the coast of North Carolina, south to Florida.

UF treating 660-pound alligator
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A 660 pound alligator is undergoing treatment at the University of Florida for a bone infection.

Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds

Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.

Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa for rehabilitation

Multiple agencies worked together to rescue an injured manatee after it was reportedly hit by a boat in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on September 5, according to local media reports.

'World's loneliest elephant' living in abysmal conditions gets new chance at better life

An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.

Spike in shark bites
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A growing number of shark bites were reported in the latter days of summer, according to data.

Lifelong angler snags 70-pound catfish to set new Florida record

A Panhandle man says he was in the “right place at the right time” to reel in the biggest flathead catfish ever caught in the state.

Madeira Beach wildlife rescue gives visitors a chance to get up close to alligators, exotic animals

If you like exotic pets and have ever wanted to pucker up with an alligator, then Madeira Beach has the place for you. It's called the Alligator Attraction Wildlife Learning Center, and they have so much more than just alligators. 

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

Man talks after nearly losing arm to alligator
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A local firefighter explains how he was pried out of the jaws of a 12-foot alligator that nearly took of his arm.