Deputies in Sarasota County had their hands full wrangling a 14-foot long alligator that appeared to be in the middle of the road.

Our News 6 team submitted a public records request to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to find out how many people applied, how many entries they submitted, and who actually got one of the 172 permits for the bear hunt.

Florida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.

City leaders are giving Winter Park and Orange County residents a chance to weigh in on coyote safety.

An undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A popular mushroom could jeopardize Florida's environment if it gets released into the wild, according to an expert with the University of Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging a state judge to deny a request to stop the black bear hunt scheduled for December.

November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state.

As families struggle with food insecurity and rely on SNAP benefits, many face an additional challenge: feeding their beloved pets.

Animal control officers rescued 41 dogs from an Orange City home Wednesday after concerned neighbors alerted authorities about the animals’ welfare.

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls.

After an 8-year-old boy was killed by dogs in a DeLand neighborhood earlier this year, his family is now taking the local homeowners’ association to court.

Commissioners on Thursday approved a measure to allow backyard chickens within city limits, though it comes with some caveats.

The reimagined Lion & Hyena Ridge spans nearly 35,000 square feet of dynamic savanna terrain. It will be home to a pride of five young male lions, and a pair of playful hyenas.

Starting Dec. 1, dog owners will have a new place to enjoy the sand and surf in Daytona Beach.

Dogs love toys. Whether it’s that first stuffie they get as a puppy or the ratty old relic they still drag around as a senior dog, they are absolutely devoted.

Living and working in Florida means the wildest of wildlife showing up at your back door. So when our News 6 Insiders Kara Moeller and Joey Manna set up a trail cam at Bay Lake in our backyard, they knew the video could be interesting.

A Mississippi dog that went missing five years ago has been reunited with her owner after being found nearly 400 miles away in Central Florida, highlighting the importance of pet microchipping.

Think you can tell a stick from a prehistoric predator? At Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, that's Gator-Spotting 101!

A guest at SeaWorld Orlando is now suing the theme park after she was struck by a duck on a roller coaster earlier this year, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday morning.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

Agents headed out to Brevard County on Monday after receiving a report about a crocodile and a dog, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A proposal to open sections of Volusia County’s beaches to horseback riding has been withdrawn after receiving overwhelming public opposition.

On Thursday, over a dozen new bills were filed, most of which dealt with property tax reform.

A peaceful kayak trip through Silver Springs turned into a wild show when a group of monkeys started leaping out of trees and into the water.

An alligator was discovered at an Orlando apartment complex on Tuesday night, sparking a response by officers, according to the police department.

Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.”

“Tooth” be told, a new marine animal is making waves at SeaWorld Orlando. For the first time, a juvenile smalltooth sawfish, born at the park, has moved into a guest-facing habitat at the Manta Aquarium.

Bats are landing on Volusia County’s popular Wings of the West mural trail this weekend, the latest installation for the Instagrammable art trail that started with angel wings in a Downtown DeLand alley.

Charges were dropped against a pet owner accused of leaving a dog tied to a fence along Interstate 75 in Florida before Hurricane Milton struck last year, according to court records.

Last week, rough waves and heavy winds pushed dense sargassum seaweed onto Florida beaches, trapping hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings. Now, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 650 baby sea turtles rescued in the last few weeks.

Central Florida Animal Reserve is a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for big cats who have nowhere else to go. Open on weekends with multiple tour options, the reserve combines daily hands-on animal care with education, volunteer opportunities, and community events to support the future of these animals.

An Orlando startup called Wriggle Brew is pioneering a unique approach to two major environmental problems: plastic pollution and fertilizer runoff.

A woman was found dead at a home in Daytona Beach last week, and four dogs may be to blame, according to the police department.

Thirty-five birds were killed and more were euthanized after a truck drove through a group of birds at Port Canaveral Cargo Dock, according to Florida wildlife officials.

A large iguana was thrown in the back of a patrol car in a strange encounter with Daytona Beach officers, according to the police department.

Volunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) are working tirelessly to rescue sea turtle hatchlings trapped in thick sargassum seaweed pushed ashore by rough waves and heavy winds.

A loyal dog is being called a hero after leading a deputy to an injured 86-year-old woman.

Many of these plates will cost an additional $15 to $25 per year, with proceeds going to organizations associated with the respective plates.

For a pet owner in Winter Garden, she fears her missing cat may have been attacked by a coyote, and now, she is warning her community.

Volusia County leaders are set to weigh in Tuesday on whether dogs should be allowed on more stretches of Daytona Beach, a proposal that’s sparking strong opinions from both supporters and opponents.

It’s that time of year again. And we’re not talking about hurricane season.

During a meeting on Tuesday, commissioners unanimously agreed to award a $49 million contract to the company selected to design and build the largest animal shelter in Florida, replacing the 40-year-old current facility.

A mysterious and deadly disease is wreaking havoc on sea stars along Florida’s Atlantic coast, according to researchers.

Australian scientists have tested bite-resistant wetsuits by letting sharks bite them at sea.

From poorly-functioning kennel gates to expensive portable A/C units, overcrowding isn’t the only issue Seminole County's animal shelter faces.

Officials said Jacob Latreille, 21, was involved in several incidents in April where alligators were unlawfully taken.

A DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

As fall approaches, millions of monarch butterflies begin their incredible 3,000-mile migration to Mexico. Unlike their short-lived ancestors, these “super generation” monarchs can live up to eight months and travel 10 times farther.

The list was based on treatment data from cities where Orkin has performed the greatest number of home termite treatments last year.

A new list of fees is in place at Volusia County Animal Services as part of a plan to take over animal shelter responsibilities.

The county council adopted a revised fee schedule for Volusia County Animal Services as it prepares to take over sheltering responsibilities from Halifax Humane Society. Halifax will stop accepting dangerous and stray animals for the county government starting Oct. 1.

The SPCA of Brevard County this week is asking the community to adopt or foster animals at the shelter as it deals with full capacity.

A bill filed this month aims to change Florida’s official state bird — and the state songbird.

Chris Bayne is no stranger to animals. But recently, one uninvited guest has complicated his life.

A devastating parasite in Florida’s history is slowly creeping back toward the Sunshine State.

A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

Deputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.

The state’s surgeon general has publicly stated that vaccinations should not be mandatory for kids, asserting that parents know best.

Marine biologists on Florida's Space Coast have released June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle, back into the ocean.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

When you stop by Lake Eola, it’s hard to miss the white feathers and long-necked swans. Unfortunately, one man decided to take the life of a young swan that had just been released into the park a week ago.

A well-known pet bird in Mount Dora was reported missing this month, according to the police department.

An Apopka man suffered an attack earlier this month after he yelled at a couple of young bears to stay away from his home, according to the FWC.

Wild hogs are tearing up a Flagler County cemetery, leaving major damage behind.

Despite the temporary pause in dog intakes, Osceola County Animal Services said adoptions are still happening.

Not only is it the world’s first underwater cemetery — it’s also set to be the largest man-made reef on the planet.

The family-friendly daytime event runs over three weekends in October and is included with park admission.

Flagler Beach firefighters found their hands full of fur while responding to what was first thought to be a puppy in need of rescuing, trapped deep in a drain pipe.

Halifax Humane Society is ending its contract with Volusia County and its cities, meaning it will no longer accept stray or dangerous animals from around the area.

Bear Warriors United filed a petition last week with the Division of Administrative Hearings to stop the hunt that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved under a new rule.

Dozens of geckos were found dead after being locked away in an abandoned storage unit, leading the person responsible to be sentenced this week, according to the FWC.

It’s alive! The Orlando Science Center is celebrating the arrival of a new baby red-rumped agouti which you can see at the popular “Life” exhibit.

The Volusia County Council will decide next week whether to move forward with a proposal to allow horseback riding on select beaches, offering residents and visitors a unique coastal experience.

An invasive pest is slowly expanding throughout the country — and Florida may soon be in its crosshairs.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to take a final vote Wednesday on whether to allow a seasonal black bear hunt for the first time in 10 years.

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The FWC’s plan would issue permits for hunting within bear management units that have at least 200 bears. Activists believe education is a better approach to prevent negative interactions between bears and humans.

A team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians reviews thousands of photos submitted through Ollie’s health screening service.

Florida is rolling out a new program to help combat the rise of an invasive species in the state.

A black bear was killed along Interstate 4 early Friday morning, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

There have been plenty of cases where illicit substances washed ashore in Florida. But the question is: who's putting it in the water?

The study looks at NOAA weather data to figure out how cities fared in terms of mosquito breeding conditions.

A disturbing scene met investigators at a Rockledge home after a woman left her pets there for months, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Turtle hatchlings stuck in a storm drain. No ooze to mutate them, no rat to train them. They needed heroes. Enter Flagler Turtle Patrol, which contacted Flagler County Fire Rescue.

Deputies removed some 100 cats from an elderly Palm Coast woman’s home following a residential welfare check and now the Flagler Humane Society is working to find them new homes.

After decades of pollution and harmful algae blooms, there are new concerns about dead fishing floating in the Indian River Lagoon.

An Orange County community that’s become infested with invasive chameleons may show signs of an even bigger problem.

A Leesburg man was arrested last week after a mutilated alligator carcass was discovered in Montverde, according to the FWC.

A SWAT team raided a property in DeLand early Wednesday morning, rescuing over two dozen dogs who were chained up there, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

How many chickens should homeowners be allowed to have? In Brevard County, that number could soon rise.

The county’s plan includes opening cooling centers with mister fans and bottled water and working with partners such as The Sharing Center and Rescue Outreach Mission to make sure they have the resources they need.

Many Florida residents may have happened across this sort of scene: a cluster of tiny pink blobs attached to concrete with a nearby body of water.

Dozens of wild peacocks are disrupting daily life at the Villas at Costa del Sol in Orlando, where residents say the birds are damaging property and creating safety concerns.

Across Florida’s wetlands, in Native American folklore, and probably your yard, the white ibis has earned the nickname “hurricane bird.”

A 15-year-old Florida girl fought off an alligator that latched onto her leg, according to CBS News.

A mysterious and deadly disease is wreaking havoc on sea stars along Florida’s Atlantic coast, according to researchers.

The Flagler Beach Fire Department and Ocean Rescue will receive framed certificates along with vegan chocolates from PETA.

An old threat is rearing its ugly head once again, posing a huge risk to the Sunshine State, according to state officials.

The Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive is celebrating a decade of success this year, marking 10 years since this remarkable area was opened to the public as a destination for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.