Tourists charged after hauling dead alligator strapped on roof of car

Two tourists are facing felony charges after deputies say they strapped a dead alligator to the roof of their vehicle and drove across Central Florida.

Tussock caterpillars: Woman hospitalized after contact with fuzzy Central Florida bug

A local woman is sounding the alarm on how dangerous the fuzzy tussock Caterpillars really are. She was hospitalized after coming into contact with one and says the pain is excruciating.

Florida woman hospitalized from tussock caterpillars: 'Stay away'
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"All I could do was just scream." Nicole Herndon said she felt as if every inch of her body was on fire after she came into contact with a tussock caterpillar at her Mims home. Now, Herndon is cautioning people to stay aware and stay away from the caterpillars. 

Florida teen arrested for swinging baby alligator by tail, kicking dirt on it, deputies say

A Florida 14-year-old is potentially facing charges after surveillance video showed him picking up a baby alligator by its tail and swinging it around his head, and kicking dirt onto it, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Alligator spotted near dog park in Oviedo prompts warning for park goers

City officials in Oviedo are urging caution after spotting an alligator at Shane Kelly Park, noting increased activity during mating season.

See a fuzzy tussock caterpillar? Experts warn: Don't touch this bug

Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.

Tussock caterpillars sighted: Experts warn to stay away from these fuzzy creatures
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Known as the tussock moth caterpillar, those hairy light hairs around its body are barbed and can embed within the skin.  These caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars. 

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home

A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.

Bald eagle rescued from alligator-filled Florida canal after crash-landing

In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

4Roots Farm Plants More than 100 trees following FL Freeze
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The frigid temperatures that blanketed the Sunshine state earlier this year devastated plants and trees. 4Roots Farm plants 120 trees in an effort to help restore the impacted.