Florida deputies have wild weekend with turtle in hangar, pig on patrol: PHOTOS
It was a wild weekend at the Lee County Sheriff's Office after not one, but two wild animals were spotted on duty.
It was a wild weekend at the Lee County Sheriff's Office after not one, but two wild animals were spotted on duty.
Florida deputy sweeps alligator away from restaurant using only a broom: VIDEO
An alligator hungry for breakfast was spotted in front of a popular Florida restaurant – and all a deputy used to remove it was a ratty broom!
An alligator hungry for breakfast was spotted in front of a popular Florida restaurant – and all a deputy used to remove it was a ratty broom!
Florida wildlife officials warn more black bear sightings expected during this season
You may see a potential increase in black bear sightings this season.
You may see a potential increase in black bear sightings this season.
Florida panhandle beach reopens after series of shark attacks leave 3 people hospitalized
Some Florida panhandle beaches have reopened following a series of shark attacks.
Some Florida panhandle beaches have reopened following a series of shark attacks.
Panhandle beaches reopen after shark attacks
Some panhandle beaches have reopened following a series of shark attacks just hours apart.
Some panhandle beaches have reopened following a series of shark attacks just hours apart.
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
Popular Florida beach closes after woman loses part of her arm, teens injured in back-to-back shark attacks
One woman lost the lower left part of her arm and two teenagers were injured following one of the shark attacks.
One woman lost the lower left part of her arm and two teenagers were injured following one of the shark attacks.
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
VIDEO: Texas officials move 12-foot alligator using grapple truck
The City of Mont Belvieu Public Works crew used their grapple truck to assist Animal Control in removing a 12 ft. gator from a ditch.
The City of Mont Belvieu Public Works crew used their grapple truck to assist Animal Control in removing a 12 ft. gator from a ditch.
Video shows battle between swimming bear and 2 Florida gators
A swimming bear found itself in trouble after encountering not one – but two gators in the St. Johns River.
A swimming bear found itself in trouble after encountering not one – but two gators in the St. Johns River.
East Coast braces for invasion of palm-sized venomous spiders capable of flying
The large and vividly colored Joro spider may move northward across the Northeast this summer.
The large and vividly colored Joro spider may move northward across the Northeast this summer.
Threatened shorebirds return to nest on Brevard County beach after decade-long absence
It’s not just sea turtles nesting on Brevard County beaches right now. A threatened shorebird, known as the least tern, is also trying to re-populate by laying eggs on the beach.
It’s not just sea turtles nesting on Brevard County beaches right now. A threatened shorebird, known as the least tern, is also trying to re-populate by laying eggs on the beach.
4 sea turtles released at Ponce Inlet after rehabilitation
It was a celebration today on the shores of Ponce Inlet as four juvenile green sea turtles got a fresh start to their lives.
It was a celebration today on the shores of Ponce Inlet as four juvenile green sea turtles got a fresh start to their lives.
Relocated nuisance crocodile swims nearly 100 miles to return to Brevard County
A crocodile relocated by the FWC traveled nearly 100 miles back to Brevard County. A homeowner recently spotted it on the Malibu Canal in Indialantic.
A crocodile relocated by the FWC traveled nearly 100 miles back to Brevard County. A homeowner recently spotted it on the Malibu Canal in Indialantic.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
Discovery Cove Orlando has a new baby dolphin: How you can help name her
Discovery Cove Orlando has a new baby dolphin – and needs your help picking her name. Here's how to vote.
Discovery Cove Orlando has a new baby dolphin – and needs your help picking her name. Here's how to vote.
Here are the most dangerous beaches in the US according to research
According to a study by Simmrin Law, all of the top 25 most dangerous beaches in the U.S. are located in Florida except for one – Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
According to a study by Simmrin Law, all of the top 25 most dangerous beaches in the U.S. are located in Florida except for one – Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.