Florida family wakes to nearly 8-foot alligator lounging by basketball hoop in backyard pool
A Naples family got a jarring reminder that, in Florida, a backyard pool can become wildlife territory without…
Son of Florida woman who lost arm in gator attack blames tourists and social media for bolder gators
A Florida grandmother’s severe alligator attack has renewed questions about whether the way people act around wildlife can…
Florida homeowner finds 9-foot-4 alligator in backyard pool
In a state where people and wildlife live in close proximity, even the most familiar spaces can suddenly…
For Northeast transplant, Florida deputy’s first gator call becomes a ‘rite of passage’
A Florida sheriff’s deputy, who recently moved to the state from the Northeast, experienced a potentially dangerous scenario…
Monkey-sighting advisory issued for Florida city
Multiple reports of monkey sightings in a Florida city has prompted officials there to issue an advisory warning…
Another giant gator appears on busy West Florida streets, this time outside a 7-Eleven
Staff at a Florida 7-Eleven got an unexpected visitor when a 10-foot alligator showed up outside the store,…
Avoid Rabies Exposure: Florida Health’s Advice
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is reminding residents to avoid contact…
Florida Health warns against contact with wild animals due to rabies risk
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is reminding residents to avoid contact with wild and stray…
Florida launches criminal investigation into Sloth World following numerous deaths
Florida has opened a criminal probe into Sloth World following the deaths of dozens of sloths at the…
After Mass Deaths at ‘Sloth World,’ 13 Surviving Animals Are Transferred to a Florida Zoo
A planned Florida animal attraction that imported dozens of wild sloths has sent 13 surviving animals to a…
Falling Iguana Weather Has Arrived In Florida
Florida’s Iguanas Will Be ‘Fainting’ Again You know it’s actually cold in the South when you see reports…
Inside Florida’s Fight To Bring Back Wild Flamingos
Flamingos Are Returning To Florida For generations, Florida has claimed the flamingo as its unofficial mascot: a splash…