Florida woman on paddleboard handles shark encounter like a champ in wild video

A Florida woman had a close encounter with a shark off the coast of Florida over the weekend – and it all happened while she was on a paddleboard in the middle of the ocean.

Pennsylvania girl survives shark attack
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A 12-year-girl is recovering after a shark bit her while swimming in Cocoa Beach, Florida earlier this week. Magnolia Woodhead can smile about it now, but what happened Monday was no laughing matter.

Learn about these invasive species harming Florida's ecosystem

Florida has 139 non-native species residing in ecosystems across the state, with seven of them being harmful to native species, and ecosystems, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Commission. 

Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video

According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.

Chimp who spent entire life inside indoor lab 'in awe' after seeing open sky for the first time

Save the Chimps, a privately funded sanctuary in Fort Pierce, on Florida’s east coast, released video showing Vanilla “awestruck as she beholds the open sky for the first time at her new island home," the group said.

How glitter tubes are dangerous for manatees
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A local group dedicated to protecting the manatees in Florida is warning swimmers not to bring those glitter-filled inflatable tubes to the springs as they're dangerous -- and possibly deadly -- to the manatees.

Teen recovering after alligator attack
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A 13-year-old Florida boy who was attacked by an alligator in Winter Springs is shares his story of survival.

Man captures video of 'beautiful' rainbow snake in Florida

A man recently spotted a rainbow snake slithering along the shoreline of Black Creek in northern Florida. At first glance, it looks like a typical snake. It wasn't until Holloway's camera zoomed in on the snake that its colors began to radiate.

'Beautiful' rainbow snake spotted in Florida
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A man recently spotted a rainbow snake slithering along the shoreline of Black Creek in northern Florida. In his 41 years of living in the Sunshine State, Thomas Holloway who took a video of the snake, said it was the first one he's ever seen.

Teen nearly ran FL officer over • FL woman dies from living in dirty home • FL teen survives gator attack

A 15-year-old is accused of nearly running over a Tavares Police Officer, a disabled woman died after her boyfriend allowed her to live in deplorable conditions, a 13-year-old teen survived getting bit by an alligator, the OceanGate CEO was recently sued by a Winter Park couple, and a massive 30-inch hole opened up behind an Ocala home: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review. 

Headless alligator spotted in Florida along Volusia County road

Drivers in Volusia County made a disturbing discovery Friday after spotting a headless alligator on the side of the road.

Florida man finds dangerous, invasive lizard in yard: 'Can give you a very serious bite!'

An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood.