Wildlife

Man injured in shark attack in Everglades National Park

Medics airlifted the victim of a shark bite from Everglades National Park Saturday afternoon.

Florida’s Python Challenge: Donna Kalil joins in efforts to control invasive species

Florida’s annual “Python Challenge” draws hunters to the Everglades to control the invasive Burmese python population. Donna Kalil, a dedicated hunter, has…

Man seriously injured after semi-truck rollover on Alligator Alley

BSO Fire Rescue had to free the driver from his truck, which was a 90-minute rescue.

DeSantis wants to end boat safety inspections on boaters with no probable cause 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to stop law-enforcement officers from using boat-safety inspections as a pretext for “intrusive” checks on “people…

FDOT trying to make things better for drivers at night on Alligator Alley

Austin Carter reports a project is underway along Alligator Alley that includes upgrading markings on the road and upgrading signs to enhance…

WATCH: MCSO sergeant aids in crocodile’s removal from Key Largo backyard (Courtesy: MCSO

1,101 views Jan 31, 2025Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Hager had an unusual task Friday morning — helping residents in the…

Cold snap affecting South Florida wildlife

People are swapping their T-shirts for sweaters as temperatures dip to some of the coldest we’ve seen in a few years. And…

Alligators are seen feasting on Burmese python carcass

An alligator was seen dragging a massive python in Shark Valley.

Officials break ground at new Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station celebrated the groundbreaking of its new facility on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long mission to…

Woman dead, five others ejected from boat in race in Florida Keys

One person died and five others were ejected from a boat that was involved in a powerboat race in the Florida Keys,…

Video shows moments boat went airborne and crashing into Key Largo dock

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Key Largo that occurred early Sunday morning.

Florida scientists discover a Burmese Python that swallowed a 77 pound deer

A new study suggests a Burmese python can swallow prey larger than itself

Cutler Bay gator takes family by surprise

A 9-foot alligator was roaming around the yard. No one was hurt. It was removed but not without a fight.

Annual Florida Python Challenge begins Friday

The annual Florida Python Challenge begins Friday. It’s part of an effort to remove the invasive species from Florida’s ecosystem.

30-foot boat EXPLODES in Miami hospitalizing 2

Two people were hospitalized after a boat exploded at the Crandon Park Marina boat ramp on Sunday, authorities said.The explosion happened around…

A man arrested after a 15-year-old says he exposed himself to her at a library | Quickcast

In today’s Quickcast:Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez announced Thursday in Miami that Florida’s annual Python Challenge in the Everglades will run August…

10-foot-long gator sneaks into Florida pool

Alligator takes a dip in New Smyrna Beach pool

What we know about Biscayne Bay waterskiing incident that killed 15-year-old girl

A boat of interest connected to the death of a 15-year-old girl who was struck and killed while waterskiing in Biscayne Bay…

Authorities identify boater who killed teen girl, statement released by attorney

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified the boater they said was involved in a deadly crash off Key…

Boat of interest in fatal-hit-and-run found in Coral Gables, source says

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that they’ve identified a boat of interest in a fatal hit-and-run…

Video shows alligator crossing Dolphin Expressway

Florida highway officials may want to add a new sign on the Dolphin Expressway alerting drivers of an alligator crossing.

Video shows messy boaters under investigation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was investigating crimes related to boaters who attended Boca Bash..

Search for drowning victim continues in Miami

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Miami and Miami-Dade fire rescue personnel were searching for the body of a drowning victim…

FWC investigating after Weston restaurant called pest control to remove birds that ended up dead

An investigator with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was at Weston Town Center Thursday following Local 10 News’ investigation into the…

Florida man on mission to protect humans, dogs from potentially dangerous frog

Madison Adams reports a Naples man captures cane toads, an invasive species that emits a toxin.

Resident reports massive 10ft Crocodile inside pool in Plantation Key

Expert wildlife trapper Todd Hardwick responded immediately by securing the crocodile.

Registration opens for 2023 Python Challenge

The 10-day competition runs August 4-13

Florida man loses arm after gator encounter

Man in Southwest Florida is attacked by an alligator behind a bar

Florida trappers pull two gators out of a pond

FWC trappers pull two alligators from a Florida pond after man is bitten

Large crocodile caught in Key Largo, released safety

A 9-foot crocodile was found Friday in Key Largo, according to FWC authorities.

MASSIVE Gator Seen Crossing Road in Upscale Florida Community as Neighbors Gather to Watch

Residents had cameras rolling when a giant alligator was seen crossing the road in a Naples neighborhood.

Injured manatee is rescued from a Key Largo residential canal

Scientists helped a manatee who was injured in the Florida Keys

Woman killed after being attacked by alligator in Fort Pierce

St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Fish and Wildlife officials responded to the call about an alligator bite incident on…

Florida Man Caught on Camera BEATING Shark With Hammer Along Space Coast

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is recommending charges against a man who was caught on camera beating a shark with a…

Caught On Camera: Everglades Visitor Catches Sight Of Huge Python

Kym Clark says she and her friends were about 5 miles into the park when she saw this massive Burmese python in…

Nearly intact gator found inside python captured in Everglades

A python’s last big meal in the Florida Everglades turned out to be quite the feast.

Massive alligator seen tied to bumper on Florida roadway

Massive alligator is seen tied to a bumper of an SUV driving on I-95 in Brevard County

8ft. Alligator Attacks 77-Year-Old Woman In Florida

A 77-year-old woman was bitten by an alligator near a pond in a gated community in Florida. The 7-foot, 10-inch alligator responsible…

Gator wrangled outside Florida Wendy’s

A 6-foot alligator was taken into custody Wednesday outside a Florida Wendy’s restaurant.

Florida Man Thankful To Be Alive After Alligator Attack Caught On Drone Camera

J.C. Laverde was able to fight off an alligator attack. Although he’s got at least another surgery in the future, he said…

2022 Florida Python Challenge kicks off in the Everglades

Young Surfer Has Fun Encounter With A Manatee In Florida

A young boy was approached by a manatee while surfing during a family vacation near Ft. Pierce.

Two large pythons and nests full of eggs found in Collier County

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer and a python contractor in Collier County uncovered quite a catch.

Controversial shark fishing tournament held despite strong criticism from activists

Nearly a dozen bull sharks were killed last weekend in a contest to see who could catch the biggest.

Shooting along Alligator Alley causes major traffic mess

A shooting along Alligator Alley shut down a stretch of the busy highway on Saturday.

Human remains found in gator’s mouth at state park

Sheriff’s office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a…

47 Tons Of Debris Removed From Lower Florida Keys Shorelines

Forty seven tons of debris have been removed from the shorelines of the lower Florida Keys thanks to local fishermen armed with…

Authorities find 2 boaters after searching for hours off Miami-Dade

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission started to search for a man and a woman about 10 a.m. The two were…

Lettuce a key ingredient in push to save Florida manatees

An experimental program is showing some results after 2021 was the deadliest year for Florida’s sea cows thanks to diminishing seagrass that…