Whale shark spotted off coast of Florida
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A whale shark was spotted swimming off the coast of Destin, Florida, in what witnesses called "an awesome once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Drug-addicted 'cocaine sharks' may be devouring dumped drugs off Florida coast

Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States.

Bear fight shocks Florida homeowner
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Two black bears were caught on surveillance footage fighting in the front and back yard of a home in Mary Esther, Florida.

Suspected lioness on the loose near Berlin: police

Nearby residents were advised to stay indoors if possible, to refrain from walks and jogs in the woods, and to take dogs at most for short walks on a leash.

2 alligators captured in one week after incidents at Alexander Springs

Two alligators have been captured in under a week following several incidents at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, prompting another closure of the popular swimming spot.

Tortoise rescue asks parents to buy toys, not turtles, ahead of ‘Ninja Turtles’ movie

“After seeing the film and thinking real turtles jump through the air or fly like Ninja turtles, kids ask parents to buy live turtles,” the American Tortoise Rescue said.

Gator brutally attacks snake in Florida yard
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Alligator versus a snake! That's the fight a husband and wife witnessed in their Florida backyard. Sean O'Malley told FOX 35 News they have lived in the Nocatee area for eight years and have seen many wild animals ? but never a gator attacking a snake.

Second shark bite reported on Florida beach in as many days: How to avoid being a victim

A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Florida beach, officials said. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.

Police capture raccoon with mayo jar on head
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Police in Ohio helped rescue a raccoon roaming the streets with a jar of mayonnaise on its head.