If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...

Florida's black bears are becoming more active, leading to increased sightings in suburban and urban areas, including Orlando.

A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.

It is not surprising that bears would appear on campus considering the increase in bear sightings throughout Southwest Florida.

Bear spotted standing in busy Florida interstate near Orlando and it was eventually hit by a vehicle, Florida Highway Patrol says. The bear has not been found.

During this time of year, black bear sightings increase in suburban and urban areas throughout north and central Florida, even in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and other heavily populated areas ...

In parts of Florida, bear sightings have become increasingly common as the majestic, curious and solitary animals forage for food in backyard garbage cans.

Animal rights activists lost their fight against a Florida bear hunt last month. Now with the hunt’s final approval drawing near, they’re hoping a canine caveat, a hunting permit end-run and ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has developed an interactive public bear map to track bear sightings.

Bear spotted standing in busy Florida interstate near Orlando and it was eventually hit by a vehicle, Florida Highway Patrol says. The bear has not been found.