Large alligator wrangled, relocated from condo community: TTPD

A trapper helped Temple Terrace police catch a 7-foot gator found roaming through a condo complex, according to the police department.

Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old

The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.

Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report

A 1,000-pound female manatee named Shantay died at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool she was in, according to a new report from the USDA.

Video: Florida gator goes door to door with folding chair stuck to its head

A Florida gator was caught on camera going door to door with a folding chair stuck to its head in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday morning.

Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop

An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.

Gator claws at Wesley Chapel family’s door, “It was a huge guy"

It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that. 

Friday fishing report: May 9, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says the approaching low pressure, along with an upcoming full moon, will make for strong fishing conditions with lots of moving fish in the coming days.

Alligator kills 61-year-old Davenport woman canoeing with husband on Lake Kissimmee

A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon. 

Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed

A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.

Elderly man, dog killed in bear attack in Southwest Florida, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says an 89-year-old man and his dog were killed by a bear on Monday, marking the first deadly bear attack in the state since records have been kept.

Video: Black bear spotted in downtown St. Augustine

A black bear was caught on camera wandering around downtown St. Augustine early Tuesday morning.

Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island

Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.