FWC: Illegal trafficking of 'highly venomous' snakes could result in more arrests
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says its undercover agents were able to buy and sell nearly 200 illegal snakes in a three-year investigation called Operation Viper.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says its undercover agents were able to buy and sell nearly 200 illegal snakes in a three-year investigation called Operation Viper.
FWC: Illegal snake trafficking ring sends multiple people to jail in Florida
Eight people have been arrested in Florida for illegally trafficking snakes — some venomous — to undercover FWC agents over the course of three years.
Eight people have been arrested in Florida for illegally trafficking snakes — some venomous — to undercover FWC agents over the course of three years.
FL man sentenced for killing daughter • Giant snake crosses road • FL inmate released accidentally from jail
FOX 35's Week in Review gives you the top headlines over the last week. Here's what was trending.
FOX 35's Week in Review gives you the top headlines over the last week. Here's what was trending.
SeaWorld: Killer whale found dead on Florida beach was not pregnant, showed signs of 'various illnesses'
The female orca whale was found dead in Palm Coast on Jan. 11 after beaching itself on the shore.
The female orca whale was found dead in Palm Coast on Jan. 11 after beaching itself on the shore.
Killer whale found dead on Florida beach showed 'signs of illness,' expert says
An official cause of death could take weeks to months.
An official cause of death could take weeks to months.
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
WATCH: Giant python crosses road in Florida Everglades
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern
Manatee deaths dropped in 2022 from a record high the year before, but Florida wildlife officials said Wednesday that chronic starvation caused by water pollution remains a major concern.
Manatee deaths dropped in 2022 from a record high the year before, but Florida wildlife officials said Wednesday that chronic starvation caused by water pollution remains a major concern.
'Catcoon' rescued after living in Kohl's store, eating shoe boxes for weeks
"He would sneak in and out of our cat traps and get the food without tripping the mechanism. Clever little guy!" the sheriff's office said of the sneaky ringtail cat, which is a member of the raccoon family.
"He would sneak in and out of our cat traps and get the food without tripping the mechanism. Clever little guy!" the sheriff's office said of the sneaky ringtail cat, which is a member of the raccoon family.
Shark abuse would be punishable offense under new Indian Harbour Beach ordinance
After a video surfaced late last year that authorities said appeared to show a man beating a shark with a hammer, one Florida community is making it clear they have no tolerance for such actions.
After a video surfaced late last year that authorities said appeared to show a man beating a shark with a hammer, one Florida community is making it clear they have no tolerance for such actions.
Manatee raising rare twin calves at Blue Spring State Park
Researchers have confirmed a manatee mother is raising twin calves at Blue Spring State Park. Manatee twins are incredibly rare, they said. The Save the Manatee Club has been tracking their mother, Estelle, and her visits to Blue Spring since 2019. Both calves are In good health.
Researchers have confirmed a manatee mother is raising twin calves at Blue Spring State Park. Manatee twins are incredibly rare, they said. The Save the Manatee Club has been tracking their mother, Estelle, and her visits to Blue Spring since 2019. Both calves are In good health.
Invasive iguanas may be adapting to cold in Florida
When it gets cold in South Florida, the National Weather Service will often issue warnings about falling iguanas. Ongoing research suggests Florida?s falling iguana phenomenon could be rarer in the future ? both due to climbing global temperatures from unchecked climate change and a shift in cold hardiness in the lizards themselves.
When it gets cold in South Florida, the National Weather Service will often issue warnings about falling iguanas. Ongoing research suggests Florida?s falling iguana phenomenon could be rarer in the future ? both due to climbing global temperatures from unchecked climate change and a shift in cold hardiness in the lizards themselves.
Invasive iguanas may be adapting to cold in Florida
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
2nd bald eagle egg hatches in Southwest Florida nest
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
Rare 'one-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted on Christmas Eve
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Moose rescued from frozen lake after being stuck for hours
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Dozens of Florida manatees in rehab amid ongoing starvation
More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Manatee appeared to be stranded on beach in Daytona Beach Shores before freeing itself
A manatee appeared to become stranded at Daytona Beach Shores where rescue teams were attempting to assess the marine mammal's health.
A manatee appeared to become stranded at Daytona Beach Shores where rescue teams were attempting to assess the marine mammal's health.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.