Harrowing surveillance video shows a woman screamed and struggled as a man violently dragged her by the neck from a Florida smoke shop. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, during a store ...

A Merritt Island man who authorities say was recruited to captain a boat for trips to the Bahamas to bring Haitian, Honduran and Bahamian migrant workers to the United States, has been sentenced to ...

This manatee is one of 63 manatees to be killed by a watercraft so far this year, which is roughly 25% above the five-year average.

If an alligator poses a threat to people, pets or property, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). The FWC will dispatch a licensed trapper if needed.

A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he tried to kidnap a woman outside a St. Augustine business in broad daylight last month, which was captured on surveillance ...

Two African Spurred Tortoises that spent two decades at Gulf World Marine Park are adjusting to their new home. Earlier this month, crews transferred the tortoises from Gulf World to Alaqua Animal ...

For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared a "no-discharge zone" (NDZ) in a Florida aquatic preserve, stretching 12 miles from Vero Beach to Fort Pierce.

Outrage after video shows Florida fishing group capturing protected manta ray from water - A Florida boat tour founder is “outraged” by the capturing a giant manta ray near Panama City Beach for ...

Until trap season reopens, blue crabs may be harvested with other gear, such as dip nets and fold-up traps. Blue crab ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

Iguanas are increasingly being reported at Lee County parks and preserves, at places like Lakes Park, Bunche Beach Preserve ...