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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.
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.
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.
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.
One highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scammers posing as local animal shelters are exploiting pet owners in distress by soliciting money under false pretenses.
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.
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.
The Westminster Kennel Club selected several Orlando-area residents to serve as judges in next month's dog show in New York City.
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.
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.
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.
A newly published study reshapes our understanding of native sea cows and highlights how inaccurate historical data is often cited in conservation efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection.
The work comes three years after a fire at Pet Alliance’s longtime shelter off Conroy Road across from Mall at Millennia.
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.
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.
