Alligator spotted near dog park in Oviedo prompts warning for park goers
City officials in Oviedo are urging caution after spotting an alligator at Shane Kelly Park, noting increased activity during mating season.
City officials in Oviedo are urging caution after spotting an alligator at Shane Kelly Park, noting increased activity during mating season.
See a fuzzy tussock caterpillar? Experts warn: Don't touch this bug
Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.
Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.
Tussock caterpillars sighted: Experts warn to stay away from these fuzzy creatures
Known as the tussock moth caterpillar, those hairy light hairs around its body are barbed and can embed within the skin. These caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.
Known as the tussock moth caterpillar, those hairy light hairs around its body are barbed and can embed within the skin. These caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Orlando implements 'no-feeding' policy for Lake Eola swans
The public is no longer allowed to feed the swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.
The public is no longer allowed to feed the swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.
Bald eagle rescued from alligator-filled Florida canal after crash-landing
In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.
In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Osceola County deputy wrangles alligator as mating season approaches in Florida
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
4Roots Farm Plants More than 100 trees following FL Freeze
The frigid temperatures that blanketed the Sunshine state earlier this year devastated plants and trees. 4Roots Farm plants 120 trees in an effort to help restore the impacted.
The frigid temperatures that blanketed the Sunshine state earlier this year devastated plants and trees. 4Roots Farm plants 120 trees in an effort to help restore the impacted.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference returns to Ocala June 12-13
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
Great White shark stuns Florida fishermen: 'It was a monster'
A Florida fishing captain got a rare glimpse of a giant great white shark off the state’s coast, capturing the encounter on camera and describing it as “a monster."
A Florida fishing captain got a rare glimpse of a giant great white shark off the state’s coast, capturing the encounter on camera and describing it as “a monster."
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Florida woman pleads for help as wild hogs destroy her property
An 88-year-old woman in Seminole County says wild hogs are tearing up her four-acre property, leaving deep holes and widespread damage she fears could cause her to fall.
An 88-year-old woman in Seminole County says wild hogs are tearing up her four-acre property, leaving deep holes and widespread damage she fears could cause her to fall.
Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.