Black bear shot, killed in Sanford neighborhood 'charged' at man and his dog, documents say
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to FOX 35 that one of its employees was involved in the shooting of a mother bear last week in a Sanford neighborhood. That bear was later euthanized due to its injuries.
Residents call for change after mama bear shot, killed in Florida neighborhood; 2 cubs safely relocated
A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Her two orphaned bear cubs went missing for several days but have since been located and are now healthy and safe.
'Heartbreaking': Mama black bear dies after being shot in Florida neighborhood
A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Woman, puppy startled as bear surprises them at front door of Florida home
Gina Helsel and her 9-month-old golden doodle Stewart were startled by a black bear in their yard. Helsel said Stewart, one of her three dogs, was barking overnight. She decided to let him out.
Must-see video: Florida woman stunned, terrified by hidden black bear at her front door
What would you do?! A Florida woman came within mere feet of a black bear after letting her dog outside one night – and the entire moment was recorded on her Ring video camera.
Watch: Woman comes within feet of a bear
Home surveillance video captured the moment a woman in Daytona Beach, Florida came within feet of a bear -- and had to quickly run inside the house. It happened earlier this week after the woman took her dog outside. Her dog started barking and when she went to investigate, suddenly a BEAR appeared out from the shadows. The woman screamed and run inside.
When Florida Attacks: How to live with bears
FOX 35 talks with Mike Orlando, the lead bear program manager with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, about bears in Central Florida. How many are there? Where do they go? Why do we see them in backyards? And do bears attack, and why?
Black bear believed to be spotted across Hillsborough County captured at Tampa International Airport
A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.
Dog chases off bear in Lino Lakes
A Minnesota dog, who was maybe a little too brave, was captured on doorbell camera video chasing off a black bear that encroached on his front yard in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Black bear spotted hanging out in tree near Florida day care
Orange County deputies were monitoring a black bear on Tuesday, spotted in a tree near the Expanding Minds Academy earlier in the day. The Orlando-area daycare is located off of John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Bear snoozing in tree near Florida day care
Orange County deputies were monitoring a black bear on Tuesday, spotted in a tree near the Expanding Minds Academy earlier in the day. The Orlando-area daycare is located off of John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Shocking video of black bear swimming at Florida beach baffles sunbathers
Beachgoers got quite the surprise over the weekend when they spotted a black bear swimming at a crowded Florida beach.
Bear spotted swimming at Florida beach
Video taken by Chris Barron shows a black bear walking out of the ocean next to beachgoers at a beach in Destin Sunday. Chris Barron told Storyful the bear was swimming right beside his 12-year-old son and Chris’s brother.
Black bear takes dip at Florida beach
Beachgoers got quite the surprise over the weekend when they spotted a black bear swimming at a crowded Florida beach. Several witnesses saw the curious young bear taking a dip in Destin's beautiful blue Gulf of Mexico waters and captured the rare sighting on video which quickly circulated on social media Sunday. (Videos courtesy of Frank Merrell and Steffani Saddler)
WATCH: Wild video shows black bear going for a dip at a busy Florida beach
Well, it turns out humans aren't the only ones who turn to the beach when it's 90 degrees outside — black bears do too!
DC black bear tranquilized after spending hours in tree before running through northeast neighborhood
Authorities say a black bear was tranquilized and safely captured after its presence drew crowds Friday morning in a northeast D.C. neighborhood.
Bear spotted outside Florida Publix
A young bear was spotted trying to enter a Publix in Naples, Florida.
Elusive black bear spotted in Lake Eola safely captured
A young black bear that was spotted over the weekend in downtown Orlando has been safely captured.
Bear takes up residence in Lake Eola Park
A young black bear has been spotted in some trees at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando doing what bears seemingly do best – sleeping, observing, and occasionally some climbing.
Video: Black bear caught snoozin' high in tree near Lake Eola Park in Orlando
A young black bear has been spotted in some trees at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando doing what bears seemingly do best – sleeping, observing, and occasionally some climbing.