Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.
'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
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. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
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. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
Fuzzy rabbits invade Florida community
Florida?s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin? down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.
Florida?s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin? down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.
2 shark bites at New Smyrna Beach in 2 days
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
Longest Burmese python ever recorded captured in Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family
If confirmed, it would be the second fatal bear attack in the state within a month.
If confirmed, it would be the second fatal bear attack in the state within a month.
2 more charged in Brevard County alligator poaching investigation
Two more men have been charged in an ongoing alligator poaching investigation that began earlier this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Two more men have been charged in an ongoing alligator poaching investigation that began earlier this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue deer stuck in fence
Firefighters in Colorado Springs rescued a deer that became stuck in an iron rod fence.
Firefighters in Colorado Springs rescued a deer that became stuck in an iron rod fence.
Video: Black bear spotted in Florida Mall tree possibly hit by car the day before, FWC
A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Florida Mall on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Florida Mall on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
Bears steal groceries from family's pick-up: 'That's our food!'
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
Watch: Sharks, humpback whales seen swimming off Long Island coast
The whales and sharks were spotted swimming off the coast of Montauk in New York.
The whales and sharks were spotted swimming off the coast of Montauk in New York.
Florida 21-year-old man arrested after allegedly illegally killing 13 American alligators
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
Florida’s December bear hunt draws 100K applications, sparking further debate
Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.
Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.
Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
Black bear shot, killed after breaking into Florida home: FWC
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a Black bear that had apparently broken into their home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC said it was notified about the incident on Friday morning.
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a Black bear that had apparently broken into their home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC said it was notified about the incident on Friday morning.
Florida man encounters gator on Cross Seminole Trail
Noah Keller, also known as @flmuduck on Instagram, recently encountered an alligator on the Cross Seminole Trail.
Noah Keller, also known as @flmuduck on Instagram, recently encountered an alligator on the Cross Seminole Trail.