FWC to discuss proposed bear hunt today
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Massive alligator forces boating closure at Juniper Springs after aggressive encounters
A massive alligator measuring up to 14 feet in length has prompted officials to shut down a popular waterway at Juniper Springs in Marion County, following reports of aggressive behavior towards canoes and kayaks.
A massive alligator measuring up to 14 feet in length has prompted officials to shut down a popular waterway at Juniper Springs in Marion County, following reports of aggressive behavior towards canoes and kayaks.
Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
Activists push officials to vote against proposed bear hunt
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades
A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."
A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."
Here's what Florida's bear hunt would look like if it moves forward
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle'
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
Florida, Caribbean beaches could be choked out by record levels of Sargassum seaweed this summer
As summer approaches, beachgoers may need to check an additional forecast detail before heading to the shore: the Sargassum seaweed situation.
As summer approaches, beachgoers may need to check an additional forecast detail before heading to the shore: the Sargassum seaweed situation.
Dozens of rare indigo snakes released in Florida to battle invasive species
State officials have released dozens of rare indigo snakes into the wild in the Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they can assist in killing off an invasive snake species to help balance the ecosystem.
State officials have released dozens of rare indigo snakes into the wild in the Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they can assist in killing off an invasive snake species to help balance the ecosystem.
Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old
The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.
The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.
Polk Co. Sheriff issues alligator advisory, sign installed after back-to-back attacks
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an alligator advisory and installed a sign for the Tiger Creek area following back-to-back attacks.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an alligator advisory and installed a sign for the Tiger Creek area following back-to-back attacks.
VIDEO: Florida alligator wrangled after going door to door in neighborhood
Video shows the moment FWC officers wrangled a large alligator after it was spotted going door to door in a Fort Myers neighborhood with a folding chair stuck on its head.
Video shows the moment FWC officers wrangled a large alligator after it was spotted going door to door in a Fort Myers neighborhood with a folding chair stuck on its head.
Florida study shares what causes nearly every alligator attack on humans
Have Floridians finally figured out what causes most alligator attacks? A group of researchers from the Sunshine State say yes.
Have Floridians finally figured out what causes most alligator attacks? A group of researchers from the Sunshine State say yes.
Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Investigators find partial remains of elderly man inside animal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.
Gator claws at Wesley Chapel family’s door, “It was a huge guy"
It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that.
It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.