Just moments after the airboat’s propeller began to roar and the watercraft started gliding across waters of Lake Jesup, we found ourselves surrounded by wildlife.

In 2023, the county launched an 18-month pilot program to make a portion of Ormond Beach dog-friendly. On Tuesday, the county council voted to keep the beach permanently.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left unchecked.

The 7-ton blob was found along Florida's Atlantic coast, sparking debate for over 100 years about what it could really be.

If you've seen them, you'd know them: they're Eastern lubber grasshoppers. Maybe the name doesn't sound familiar, but the look is distinct.

An investigation is being conducted into a Panama City Beach marine park following “concerning reports” about bottlenose dolphins, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A French Bulldog taken during an apparent home burglary in Tavares has been found safe and is back with its owners.

Bikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.

We're excited to welcome Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry for a live interview as we discuss an incredible opportunity for pet owners in the community.

An employee reported she saw a woman “on her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,” investigators wrote.

SB 150 is also known as “Trooper’s Law,” named after the dog that was found tied to a fence along I-4 hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. If passed, Trooper's Law would make restraining a dog outside during a natural disaster punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.

Sea turtle strandings in Brevard and Volusia counties have reached concerning levels this year.

The legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.

Orange County Animals Services has a special pup who’s ready to steal your heart.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions.

The 36th Bark Brew Fest brings the perfect combination of a pint in one hand and man’s best friend by his side.

Bear management is a significant topic in Seminole County as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prepares for a virtual meeting this Thursday.

If you've been shopping for eggs lately, you're probably aware that prices are rising as the latest bird flu outbreak takes its toll on the nation's chickens.

One highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”

Rats are, in many ways, better adapted to cities than the humans that built them.

Orlando police say a swan was found wandering on State Road 408.

The rare Sumatran tiger cub has been drawing crowds and characters since making his January debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

No injuries were reported when a large dolphin weighing more than 900 pounds jumped from the water and right into a boat in New Zealand.

The woman arrested after “numerous starving dogs and cats” were found in her Altamonte Springs home was sentenced to seven years in prison, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.

A woman from Volusia County is taking steps to protect animals by creating legislation that would start a statewide database listing people charged with animal abuse.

A woman is in the hospital after being attacked by an alligator on Monday in Polk County, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A woman is in the hospital after being attacked by an alligator on Monday in Polk County, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen.

Health officials in Brevard County are monitoring rabies among wild animals after a confirmed case in a bat on Feb. 18, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Health.

Two weeks after she and her best friend were both bit by a shark on a Bahamas vacation, a young woman in the hospital was ready to go home Friday.

A large, bronze statue of Jesus Christ sits in one of Florida’s state parks. But you’ll have to search the seafloor to find it.

Love Your Pet Day is all about showing your pets some love and affection to celebrate the bond.

A man was arrested on Wednesday after a couple of black swans and their six eggs were stolen from a mobile home park in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Nestled in the backyard of a Mount Dora home is a sanctuary for injured and sick animals.

A woman from Canada lost both her hands when she was attacked after trying to take a picture with a 6-foot shark while swimming in Turks and Caicos.

Chris Mack said he was taking his 3-year-old service dog for a routine evening walk along Leatherwood Drive in the Country Creek neighborhood when he saw multiple coyotes approaching from a nearby yard.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department has a new recruit, and she's already making an impact.

Those who take this backroad in New Smyrna Beach are likely to see an eerie surprise: a gravesite embedded in the middle of the street.

A Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s dangerous-dog laws following the death of an 8-year-old boy who was mauled in Volusia County last month.

Looking for a new furry friend? Osceola County Animal Services is hosting the second annual Furr-Ever Valentine Adoption special, offering a chance to find the perfect friend or gift.

Nowadays, these monkeys can be found throughout Central Florida — though some counties have had more sightings than others.

Scammers posing as local animal shelters are exploiting pet owners in distress by soliciting money under false pretenses.

Walt Disney World is hoping to get results for marine life with a change in its manatee rehabilitation program.

The largest male great white shark being studied in the Northwest Atlantic was caught and tagged along the Florida coast on Jan. 17, according to o the OCEARCH Shark Tracker.

The large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.

According to the attorneys, the boy was waiting with a friend in a local gated community when the pair was approached by a couple of dogs "that did not belong."

Looking for a unique date activity? A Sumter County animal sanctuary is offering unique experiences like painting and yoga while adding some wildlife like deer, anteaters and even lemurs to the mix. It’s all in an effort to help endangered animals.

A man in Mount Dora has to receive two more shots as part of a rabies vaccination series following an attack by two dogs that he suspected were stray.

A very large Mola is free again after deputies in Volusia County helped the fish that was trapped in shallow water near the shore on Monday afternoon.

A “super sweet, very energetic, and strong” dog, Yukon (A390159), will be celebrating his ninth birthday at the Orange County Animal Services, the OCAS announced in a press release.

Two dogs that mauled a boy to death in Volusia County have been put down.

Bakso, a Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney's Animal Kingdom, can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) will host two events to provide cat and dog owners the chance to have their furry friends microchipped and vaccinated.

Two dogs that attacked and killed an 8-year-old boy near DeLand will be euthanized later this month, according to the Volusia sheriff.

North Florida is experiencing snow and some of us down south would love to live vicariously through you!

The Westminster Kennel Club selected several Orlando-area residents to serve as judges in next month's dog show in New York City.

A funeral is set for an 8-year-old boy who was brutally attacked and killed by two dogs near his home in DeLand.

Sunday. Feb. 9 is historically the biggest day in football for fans of all backgrounds. That’s right — it’s Puppy Bowl XXI.

A Volusia County family and the surrounding community are seeking justice and answers following a dog attack that killed a child earlier this week.

Encountering an aggressive dog can be a frightening experience, but knowing how to respond can help keep you safe.

The Volusia sheriff is seeking information from residents after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death by two dogs that “have been terrorizing the neighborhood for a while.”

The Clermont-based coffee house announced Monday its plans to expand via a franchising model, the first cat cafe in the U.S. to offer this, according to a news release.

An 8-year-old boy was killed by two dogs in Volusia County on Monday evening, according to a news release.

Federal wildlife officials Monday released a proposal that would continue to classify Florida manatees as a threatened species, after environmentalists argued they should be reclassified as endangered.

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

Two massive great white sharks have been spending the first few weeks of the New Year swimming in waters off the coast of Brevard and Volusia Counties.

Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.

This week, the Florida Wildlife Hospital announced on social media that positive cases of bird flu are appearing in Brevard County.

A newly published study reshapes our understanding of native sea cows and highlights how inaccurate historical data is often cited in conservation efforts.

Manatees typically migrate to inland waterways in Florida during winter to get away from the cold.

This is the kind of storyline usually reserved for Hollywood.

A man was bitten by a bear cub in Orange City while trying to separate the bear and his dog, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

An upcoming cat-centric event in Brevard County promises to be the furr-st convention on the Space Coast all about felines.

After receiving a tip about the dead fish from a viewer, News 6 decided to head up to Eustis and talk to people who live on the lake. The people we spoke to said they had never seen anything like this.

Lighting fireworks is a holiday tradition for some, but it is important to keep yourself and those around you safe, and notify neighbors with PTSD ahead of time that you plan to use them.

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

Each year, millions of cats enter the animal shelter system. And this year, shelters are reporting rising populations.

Deputies said the dead animal had been found left with a still-living dog in a shower stall, which was blocked shut by a plastic dog food bin filled with dirt.

Cape Canaveral City Council will discuss dogs on the beach during a meeting.

Authorities in Virginia investigate a bizarre death.

A Sanford neighborhood is dealing with some unexpected visitors.

OCEARCH lists the shark as “Penny” — a great white shark that was first tagged back in April 2023 off the coast of North Carolina.

People have been seeing monkeys all over the west side of Volusia County, creating some serious monkey business for residents. Experts put the warning out, though: steer clear if you see one.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane of some unique animal sightings that have graced Central Florida over the years.

A recent viral video shows a monkey in a rather unusual place: a wooded bank along the St. Johns River.

Move aside, Jaws — there's a new shark in town.

Tucked away in southwest Florida, visitors can find a prehistoric warm spring — the only one of its kind in the state.

Officers said he admitted to shooting his 2-year-old pit bull mix named “Zola” because she had been “aggressive” toward him,

Deep in the Lakeview Cemetery of Sanford sits a headstone with a strange figure etched on it.

Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County issued a rabies alert after a positive case was confirmed in Titusville, according to a news release.

To gobble or not to gobble -- that's the question the turkey has for the meteorologist.

The work comes three years after a fire at Pet Alliance’s longtime shelter off Conroy Road across from Mall at Millennia.

There are plenty of pop-culture horror icons, such as Freddy Kreuger and Jason Vorhees. But what about frogs?

Cows produce your milk and beef, but what these big animals belch up is a big contributor to climate change. Researchers at the University of Florida are working to find a solution.

Deputies say the deaths were discovered in the area of Mentmore Circle and Montana Street.

Tuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, local service dog training group, Dog Training Elite Orlando, shared information on how service dog training is helping transform lives for many, including our local veterans.

A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research.

Stacker ranked the popular dog names in Florida based on data from U.S. News & World Report.