These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished

Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.

10-foot alligator wrangled from runway at MacDill Air Force Base: VIDEO

It was an unusual day on base when a 10-foot alligator made an appearance on the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Hillsborough County on Monday.

WATCH: Florida man wrangles 8-foot alligator with bare hands and he's not wearing shoes

Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large alligator that was disturbing the peace in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!

VIDEO: Big bear wanders inside Florida home and is scared off by homeowner

A Ring camera captured video of a big Black bear that wandered inside a Volusia County home early Monday morning. The video shows the bear sitting in the dark on the back porch of a Debary residence on Margarita Road.

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Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large nuisance alligator in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!

Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out

Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.

How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants

While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.

Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds

Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.

Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

Mini rope bridges built to help tiny dormice in UK

An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.

Where are the love bugs? Researchers stumped over significant decline of insects

Central Florida residents have noticed a significant decline in love bug sightings this spring, a departure from the usual nuisance these insects cause during their brief lifespan.

How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

Distressed, Florida sawfish found mysteriously swimming in circles rescued by wildlife officials

A large sawfish that showed signs of distress was rescued by wildlife officials in the Florida Keys, where more than three dozen of the ancient and endangered fish have died for unexplained reasons.