FWC monitoring injured manatee in Treasure Island waterway

Heartbreaking video taken Sunday showed a manatee in distress with a large laceration on its back in the Intracoastal waterway near Treasure Island.

Florida doubles python hunters as over 1,000 apply for hourly wage job with bounty incentives

Florida doubled its ranks of python hunters last week as the state steps up efforts to tame the invasive species that has long devastated the balance of the natural food chain in the Everglades.

Human chain helps 'lost' dolphins escape from St. Pete canal

A dolphin pod was in need of directions in St. Petersburg, and with the help of a human chain, they made it safely out of a canal Tuesday morning, wildlife officials say.

Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal

The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.

Baby gator found with tape around its mouth near Wimauma gas station

Early Tuesday morning, Hillsborough County deputies received a report about a very familiar – and very Florida -- trespasser: an alligator. 

Diamondback rattlesnake removed from Wesley Chapel man's backyard

The diamondback rattlesnake is one of the deadliest snakes in the United States, and it can be found all over Florida.

Florida hunters capture 2 17-foot, 9-inch Burmese pythons on the same day

Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.

Nearly 18-foot Burmese python captured in South Florida

The latest invasive Burmese python that was captured was nearly 18 feet long, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC program lets teens join the python hunt

Even some of Florida’s youngest hunters get to help out with the state’s effort to eradicate invasive pythons. 

Canadian boy bitten by shark at South Florida beach

Officials say a Canadian boy was bitten by a shark while vacationing with his family at a Florida beach.

Man recovers after alligator nearly bites off hand

An alligator hunter was looking to catch his next ferocious beast, but instead of snagging an 11-foot gator, the gator was almost the kiss of death.

Gator goes for a swim in Pinellas Park traffic

Consider this your friendly reminder to not play in puddles -- at least not in Florida. You never know who may join you!

Trappers called after alligator wanders into Gandy Blvd. traffic

Trappers were called to a Pinellas County gas station this afternoon when an alligator wandered into traffic along Gandy Boulevard.

Safety Harbor woman breeds ball pythons as pets

A Safety Harbor woman has many exotic friends that she keeps as pets. Her love for owning snakes started when her and her husband attended Repto-Con because of her husbands pet bearded dragon. She says she fell in love with ball pythons upon walking into that event.

Gator attacks, kills family's dog in Auburndale

An Auburndale resident said an alligator attacked and killed her dog at a Polk County park.