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Shark Knocks Young Surfer Off Surfboard in Florida Waters
A young surfer had a close encounter with a shark while riding a wave in Florida waters over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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Hog Hunter Attacked by Alligator Along Florida's Treasure Coast
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.
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Massive Python Captured
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...
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Kinkajou Attack on Florida Man 911 Calls Released
Officials have released 911 calls from last month’s kinkajou attack at an apartment in which a Florida man was injured.
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Florida Panthers Afflicted With Mysterious Walking Disorder
Florida wildlife officials are investigating a disorder that causes Florida panthers to have trouble walking.
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Florida Vacation Home Invaded by Vomiting Vultures
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.
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Florida Manatee Deaths Could Reach Record High
The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Officials Give Okay to Killing Green Iguanas
Permits aren’t necessary to kill these invasive reptiles in Florida.
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Florida Deputy ‘Detains' Tortoise For Blocking Roadway, Releases Him After Warning and a Selfie
The tortoise, identified as “Gopherus Genus”, was detained and – after a heartfelt conversation between the two – was released by Fontenot with a warning.
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Florida Deputy ‘Detains' Tortoise For Blocking Roadway, Releases Him After Warning and a Selfie
The tortoise, identified as “Gopherus Genus”, was detained and – after a heartfelt conversation between the two – was released by Fontenot with a warning.
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Woman Accused of ‘Jabbing,' ‘Stomping' Sea Turtle Nest in Miami Beach
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.
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Woman Accused of ‘Jabbing,' ‘Stomping' Sea Turtle Nest in Miami Beach
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.
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Video Shows Bobcat Perched On Top Of Electrical Pole in Collier County
A Florida bobcat found its way to the top of an electrical pole on Thursday.
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Large, Flightless Bird Attacks and Kills Its Fallen Owner in Florida
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.
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Police Remove 750-Pound Alligator From South Florida Park
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.
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Escaped Zebra Shot, Killed by Owner in Florida
A zebra was shot and killed by its owner Wednesday after it escaped in Florida, sheriff’s officials said.
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Maryland Man Arrested After Bragging About Being Wanted for Attacking a Pelican in Florida
A Maryland man wanted in Florida for an apparent attack on a pelican was arrested in Ocean City Friday morning.
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A Hurricane's Impact on Red Tide
NBC 6’s Erika Glover looks into a hurricane’s impact on red tide.
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Toxic Red Tide That Has Devastated Florida Since 2017 Not Detected in Waters
Florida’s coastal waters appear free from a devastating red tide bloom that began in October 2017.
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2 Endangered Florida Panthers Found Dead Days Apart
Two endangered Florida panther deaths have been reported in the past week.