Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades

An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.

Florida bear hunt: FWC approves proposal for first bear hunt in 10 years

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.

Group sues FWC over proposed bear hunt
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. One group is taking legal action against the proposal, saying bears are not a threat to humans, and bears have nowhere to live because of development.

FWC to begin 2-day meeting: Bear hunt on the agenda
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth heads over to Tallahassee to explain the importance of the decision.

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

FWC to discuss Florida bear hunt rules on Wednesday
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On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will weigh whether or not to start a seasonal bear hunt in Florida. The last hunt the Sunshine State had was 10 years ago. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates on the coming vote.

Ormond Beach bear sightings put neighborhood on alert

Residents near Airport Road in Ormond Beach say they are on “bear watch" after multiple sightings of a black bear roaming through yards — and in some cases, breaking through fences.

Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.

VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.

Shark, stingray fight off coast of Florida beach
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Florida beachgoers watched as a shark fought with a stingray on Thursday, July 31, right by the shore at Panama City Beach. The moment was captured on video by Chloe Peterson.

Video: Florida deputy removes alligator from backyard swimming pool

An alligator's pool party came to a sudden end when a brave deputy in Northeast Florida used his bare hands to pull the resistant reptile out of the water.

Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed

A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.

Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says

A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.

Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site

A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.

Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.

See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net

The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.

Florida alligator 'Mr. Pickles' faces eviction from St. Petersburg bar

A five-foot alligator affectionately known as “Mr. Pickles” has become a local celebrity behind a St. Petersburg bar — but his time in the spotlight may be running out.