Florida sheriff thinks bear hunt could be solution to increase in encounters
In Florida's panhandle, Franklin County has had so many problems that its sheriff thinks bringing back a bear hunt could be a solution.
In Florida's panhandle, Franklin County has had so many problems that its sheriff thinks bringing back a bear hunt could be a solution.
'Never experienced anything like this': Florida residents pleading with FWC to relocate crocodile
A crocodile is calling Brevard County home, and some neighbors say it needs to go before someone gets hurt.
A crocodile is calling Brevard County home, and some neighbors say it needs to go before someone gets hurt.
Crocodile sighting spooks neighbors
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
Florida county ‘inundated’ by bears, sheriff says: 'We need to look at some different ways of doing things'
It’s been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.
It’s been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.
Daughter of woman found in alligator’s jaws wants mother remembered for her heart: ‘This is all a nightmare'
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
Fall is here: Drone video captures stunning Utah foliage
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Port Washington flamingos, Lake Michigan hosts unusual sight
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Colorado woman recalls horrifying moose attack: 'Broke three of my vertebrae'
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Injured manatee rescued from culvert in Clearwater, wildlife officials say
When a concerned citizen reported a manatee trapped in a culvert, Florida wildlife officials sprang into action.
When a concerned citizen reported a manatee trapped in a culvert, Florida wildlife officials sprang into action.
Florida panther struck, killed by car: Wildlife officials
An endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle,
An endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle,
Woman 'borrowed' alligator for birthday pics
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Woman steals gator from her job
A Florida woman was arrested for stealing an alligator from her job because she wanted to take pictures with it for her birthday
A Florida woman was arrested for stealing an alligator from her job because she wanted to take pictures with it for her birthday
'He's just a big bear': Apopka man says sleepy bear has been napping under his home for nearly 2 days
A sleepy bear has taken over an Apopka backyard after it decided to make a resting place underneath the home's porch.
A sleepy bear has taken over an Apopka backyard after it decided to make a resting place underneath the home's porch.
Wildest Florida animal videos of the month: Stranded shark pulled back into the ocean • Bear breaks into home
Check out the wildest animal videos out of Florida captured over the last month.
Check out the wildest animal videos out of Florida captured over the last month.
Alligator missing half its jaw 'not out of the woods yet' after vet exam, Gatorland says
The alligator that's been making headlines for the past few weeks because of its missing upper jaw now has a new home at Gatorland. She's “not out of the woods yet,” though, according to the wildlife preserve.
The alligator that's been making headlines for the past few weeks because of its missing upper jaw now has a new home at Gatorland. She's “not out of the woods yet,” though, according to the wildlife preserve.
Invasive pythons moving closer to Central Florida after wreaking havoc on South Florida ecosystem
The 10th Annual Python Challenge recently took place in the Florida Everglades. That’s the event where snake hunters from across the world hunt for these invasive snakes to try and eradicate them before they can do more damage to the sensitive ecosystem in South Florida.
The 10th Annual Python Challenge recently took place in the Florida Everglades. That’s the event where snake hunters from across the world hunt for these invasive snakes to try and eradicate them before they can do more damage to the sensitive ecosystem in South Florida.
Sand too hot for leatherback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtle hatchlings on the East Coast are having a harder time in warmer temperatures. The turtles lay their eggs in the sand that's supposed to be cooler.
Leatherback sea turtle hatchlings on the East Coast are having a harder time in warmer temperatures. The turtles lay their eggs in the sand that's supposed to be cooler.
Amazon driver attacked by venomous rattlesnake while making delivery in Florida
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
Amazon driver bitten by rattlesnake
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday. The woman placed a box next to the home?s front door Monday evening when the eastern diamondback snake jumped out and bit her, the Martin County Sheriff?s Office said in a news release. She immediately became ill and called out for help.
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday. The woman placed a box next to the home?s front door Monday evening when the eastern diamondback snake jumped out and bit her, the Martin County Sheriff?s Office said in a news release. She immediately became ill and called out for help.