Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission data shows most bear attacks in Florida involve dogs. FWC advises securing attractants like garbage and pet food and walking pets on short leashes in bear country.

Florida black bear sightings can be reported online to FWC. It is illegal to hunt bears in Florida. FWC estimates that there are over 4,000 Florida black bears in the state. A Florida man and his ...

A 61-year-old Davenport woman was killed while canoeing near the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee about 4 p.m. May 6, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Three Florida basketball players ― senior guard Walter Clayton Jr., senior guard Alijah Martin and sophomore forward Alex Condon― received invitations to the NBA Draft combine over the weekend.

A woman was killed by an alligator May 6, 2025, while on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. FWC estimates Lake Kissimmee has second highest population of gators in the state, with Lake Okeechobee No. 1.