Neighbors help man in bear encounter
A man out walking his dog in Seminole County encountered a bear on Tuesday night. One neighbor told FOX 35 she heard what sounded like a dog screaming and then saw the bear near the man and his dog. She drove between the bear and the man, while also flashing her lights in an effort to scare the animal away. FWC deputies said the man had a head injury, but that it didn't appear to be from the bear, and instead appeared to be from possibly hitting it on the pavement.
Florida woman impaled by stingray's tail
An Apollo Beach, Florida woman is recovering in the hospital after being impaled by a stingray while wading in the water in Ruskin.
FAU grad launches iguana trapping business
Florida Atlantic University graduate Pierce Kennamer decided to seize on an opportunity and launch an iguana trapping business. Iggy Trap debuted in January
UCF student nabs 16-ft python in Everglades
A University of Central Florida freshman made ?the catch of a lifetime,? trapping a 16-foot python this week. Jack Cronin was python hunting with friends and family Sunday night in the Florida Everglades. Cronin wrapped his hands around the snake just five hours after the end of the state?s python challenge.
Python hunters could nab up to $10,000
Snake hunters ? both amateur and pro ? get those snake hooks ready. Florida's annual Python Challenge begins Friday, and the grand prize is $10,000 for the participant who removes the most pythons by Aug. 13.
Florida shark attacks: Debunking myths
Man-eating monsters or smart survivalists. When it comes to sharks, everyone has an opinion. The animal gets a lot of attention, especially when it attacks a human, but experts say, the animal isn?t on the hunt for human flesh.
6-foot alligator breaks through fence to build nest in Cocoa Beach man's backyard
A Cocoa Beach man got quite the fright when he walked out into his backyard recently as he faced down an alligator. He wondered how the six-foot gator got there, that is until he happened to go out again and catch the momma’s entry on video.
When Florida Attacks: How to live with bears
FOX 35 talks with Mike Orlando, the lead bear program manager with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, about bears in Central Florida. How many are there? Where do they go? Why do we see them in backyards? And do bears attack, and why?
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.
'Gator whisperer' talks alligator safety
FOX 35 News talks with a so-called 'gator whisperer' about what might provoke an alligator to come after you and the warning signs.
What to do if bitten by a dangerous snake
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
How to survive an alligator attack
A Central Florida firefighter nearly lost an arm while hunting for an alligator on Lake Jesup. He has experienced a remarkable recovery since that attack. We talked to experts to see how one might fend off an attack from the reptiles.
How to survive a Portuguese Man O' War sting
Portuguese Man O' War are popping up on beaches. They are typically blue, pink, or violet and are extremely toxic. Experts say their tentacles can extend as much as 100-feet. In fact, experts say man o' war cells can still fire even if they're dead.
How to survive a bear encounter
FOX 35 is talking to Florida residents who experienced dangerous encounters with Florida wildlife and lived to tell about it.