Man bitten in leg by 7-foot alligator at North Port motel garden
While a man was walking around a North Port motel during the middle of the night, deputies said he was bitten by an alligator.
While a man was walking around a North Port motel during the middle of the night, deputies said he was bitten by an alligator.
Baby turtle hatchlings on Florida's east coast make their way to Atlantic
A group of leatherback sea turtles was spotted hatching over in Juno Beach. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center counted more than 4,400 sea turtle nests across beaches in that area this year
A group of leatherback sea turtles was spotted hatching over in Juno Beach. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center counted more than 4,400 sea turtle nests across beaches in that area this year
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Florida police snipers cover rescue divers searching in alligator-infested pond
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
Mountain lion weak and anemic after being rescued from Pescadero High classroom
A young mountain lion who hunkered down in an English classroom at Pescadero High School for hours is recovering but is still weak and anemic.
A young mountain lion who hunkered down in an English classroom at Pescadero High School for hours is recovering but is still weak and anemic.
Fishing opportunity arrives after tropical system passes
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says it?s a great time to do a little maintenance on the boat this weekend as a tropical system passes over Florida. After, once it calms down, those fish are hungry because they were hunkered down for the storm.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says it?s a great time to do a little maintenance on the boat this weekend as a tropical system passes over Florida. After, once it calms down, those fish are hungry because they were hunkered down for the storm.
Destructive grasshoppers invading Bay Area gardens
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
Two license-free fishing weekends ahead in Florida
Although this weekend may not offer the best fishing conditions, anglers here in Florida can take advantage of two license-free fishing weekends this month: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.
Although this weekend may not offer the best fishing conditions, anglers here in Florida can take advantage of two license-free fishing weekends this month: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.
Bear found roaming downtown Haines City
Floridians see all kinds of wildlife, but during an evening drive for Jonathan Anglin, he was surprised to see a bear in downtown Haines City.
Floridians see all kinds of wildlife, but during an evening drive for Jonathan Anglin, he was surprised to see a bear in downtown Haines City.
Whale shark sighting off Sarasota coast not completely unusual, experts say
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
Two Tampa Bay boaters spotted a whale shark on Sunday while fishing about 26 miles off the coast of Sarasota.
FWC: 2 gators captured, killed by wildlife officials have no connection to body found in Largo lake
As Florida trappers search for the gator involved in the suspected attack and death of a 47-year-old man in a Largo lake, officials said they have euthanized two alligators so far – but neither are connected to the death investigation.
As Florida trappers search for the gator involved in the suspected attack and death of a 47-year-old man in a Largo lake, officials said they have euthanized two alligators so far – but neither are connected to the death investigation.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
Alligator attack suspected after man's body found in Largo pond
Largo police believe a man whose body was found in Taylor Lake Tuesday morning was attacked by an alligator.
Largo police believe a man whose body was found in Taylor Lake Tuesday morning was attacked by an alligator.
9-year-old girl recovering after being attacked by a cougar in Stevens County
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
Fisherman spots whale shark feeding on plankton off coast of Sarasota
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
First, a fisherman spotted a line of plankton near Sarasota, then, to his surprise, a whale shark breached the surface.
New moon means anglers should target areas with artificial lights
Monday?s new moon means there will be less moonlight, giving fish inshore less opportunities to feed through the nighttime, unless they find that artificial lights. Snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and sometimes tripletail, will likely be feeding in those areas, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Monday?s new moon means there will be less moonlight, giving fish inshore less opportunities to feed through the nighttime, unless they find that artificial lights. Snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and sometimes tripletail, will likely be feeding in those areas, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
VIDEO: Redmond mom grabs toddler chasing bear in their backyard
A toddler in Redmond gave her mom a scare after spotting a black bear in the yard, then running towards the animal for a potential hug.
A toddler in Redmond gave her mom a scare after spotting a black bear in the yard, then running towards the animal for a potential hug.
Florida plans for future feeding efforts to help save struggling manatees
Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs of the endangered animals.
Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs of the endangered animals.
Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
Crazy sight! Raccoon gets stuck face-first in Santa Cruz roof
Animal rescuers in Santa Cruz helped rescue a raccoon stuck face-first in a roof.
Animal rescuers in Santa Cruz helped rescue a raccoon stuck face-first in a roof.