Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

A young surfer had a close encounter with a shark while riding a wave in Florida waters over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sunday said 46-year-old James G. Boyce, of Palm Beach Gardens, suffered a “substantial” bite to his leg while hunting on Saturday.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says their “Python Action Team” made a record-breaking catch late last month. FWC said their team removed from the wild an 18-foot, 4-inch female on Sept. 22 at the Big Cypress National Preserve. The snake weighed 98 pounds, 10 ounces. Wildlife experts say capturing large adult female pythons is critical because it prevents...

Officials have released 911 calls from last month’s kinkajou attack at an apartment in which a Florida man was injured.

Florida wildlife officials are investigating a disorder that causes Florida panthers to have trouble walking.

A New York couple’s luxurious vacation house in Florida has been taken over by dozens of black vultures that are vomiting and defecating everywhere.

The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year.

Permits aren’t necessary to kill these invasive reptiles in Florida.

The tortoise, identified as “Gopherus Genus”, was detained and – after a heartfelt conversation between the two – was released by Fontenot with a warning.

The tortoise, identified as “Gopherus Genus”, was detained and – after a heartfelt conversation between the two – was released by Fontenot with a warning.

A Chinese citizen was arrested Saturday for “jabbing” a sea turtle nest with a wooden stake and “stomping” on the protected habitat, according to the Miami Beach Police Department.

A Chinese citizen was arrested Saturday for “jabbing” a sea turtle nest with a wooden stake and “stomping” on the protected habitat, according to the Miami Beach Police Department.

A Florida bobcat found its way to the top of an electrical pole on Thursday.

A large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his property in Florida, authorities said Saturday.

Alligator sightings and encounters have become so common, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issues a guide explaining how to coexist with the creatures. It details everything from when alligators are most active, to what to do if you’re bitten.

A zebra was shot and killed by its owner Wednesday after it escaped in Florida, sheriff’s officials said.

A Maryland man wanted in Florida for an apparent attack on a pelican was arrested in Ocean City Friday morning.

Florida’s coastal waters appear free from a devastating red tide bloom that began in October 2017.

Two endangered Florida panther deaths have been reported in the past week.

Michael Cohen has postponed his appearance before the House Oversight Committee scheduled for Feb. 7. A statement from Cohen’s lawyer cites concerns for the safety of Cohen and his family.