Bear spends day in tree near Markham Woods Middle School, feet away from carpool lane
A bear that spent the better part of Monday in a tree near a Seminole County middle school, came down after about eight hours and headed into some nearby woods.
FWC to hold virtual public meetings on black bear hunting proposals
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on proposed regulations for black bear hunting in the state.
Bear hunt backlash: FWC to hear public comment on first proposed bear hunt in 10 years
The controversial topic of bear hunting is back up for discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gauge the public’s interest in hosting their first bear hunt in 10 years.
Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard: 'My house is like a zoo'
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)
Florida bear wanders around neighborhood home
A Florida bear was caught on camera wandering around the yard of a Longwood neighborhood home. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)
Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died today at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday.
VIDEO: Florida man attacked by bear while trying to save his dog
A man was bitten by a black bear cub while attempting to break up a fight between the animal and his dog in Florida, authorities said.
Debate over proposed Florida bear hunt plays out at FWC meeting
Florida could be inching toward another sanctioned bear hunt.
Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus midseason
This marks a sharp turn in Chicago Bears franchise history. The Bears have never fired a coach mid-season before.
Former Bears star Jay Cutler charged with DUI, gun offense
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was charged with driving under the influence Thursday evening after crashing his car in Franklin, Tennessee.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
VIDEO: Mama black bear and her cubs pay surprise visit to Sanford neighborhood
Imagine waking up to find a group of black bears roaming through your neighborhood – that's exactly what one family in Seminole County experienced on Thursday morning.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild
The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.
Black bear cub shot, killed in Marion County near Ocala National Forest
A bear cub was found shot and killed in Marion County and now an investigation is underway.
VIDEO: Florida man witnesses bear fight with 2 alligators
A bear went paw-to-snout with two alligators as its attempted to cross the St Johns River recently in Florida. Tyler Futrell was kayaking along the river at the time. He pulled out his cell phone, zoomed in as much as he could, and watched nature happen. "Don't fall, there's gators," he said, as he tried to maintain control of his kayak, while recording the encounter.
Florida wildlife officials warn more black bear sightings expected during this season
You may see a potential increase in black bear sightings this season.
Video shows battle between swimming bear and 2 Florida gators
A swimming bear found itself in trouble after encountering not one – but two gators in the St. Johns River.