Python hunters could nab up to $10,000
Snake hunters – both amateur and pro – get those snake hooks ready. Florida's annual Python Challenge begins Friday, and the grand prize is $10,000 for the participant who removes the most pythons by Aug. 13.
Florida shark attacks: Debunking myths
Man-eating monsters or smart survivalists. When it comes to sharks, everyone has an opinion. The animal gets a lot of attention, especially when it attacks a human, but experts say, the animal isn’t on the hunt for human flesh.
6-foot alligator breaks through fence to build nest in Cocoa Beach man's backyard
A Cocoa Beach man got quite the fright when he walked out into his backyard recently as he faced down an alligator. He wondered how the six-foot gator got there, that is until he happened to go out again and catch the momma’s entry on video.
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?
2 alligators captured in one week after incidents at Alexander Springs
Two alligators have been captured in under a week following several incidents at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, prompting another closure of the popular swimming spot.
Shark 'came from under me, on my board'
A shark attack survivor was able to leave the hospital and return home after a surfing trip turned into a race for survival. The attack happened last Friday in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where the surfer’s foot was severely injured from the bite.
2 shark bites at New Smyrna Beach in 2 days
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
Shark attacks surfer at New Smyrna Beach
A 21-year-old man was injured after he was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Volusia County Beach Safety said the DeLand man was surfing a little after 3 p.m. when he was attacked by the shark.
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it’s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF’s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
'Gator whisperer' talks alligator safety
FOX 35 News talks with a so-called 'gator whisperer' about what might provoke an alligator to come after you and the warning signs.
What to do if bitten by a dangerous snake
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
How to survive an alligator attack
A Central Florida firefighter nearly lost an arm while hunting for an alligator on Lake Jesup. He has experienced a remarkable recovery since that attack. We talked to experts to see how one might fend off an attack from the reptiles.
How to survive a Portuguese Man O' War sting
Portuguese Man O' War are popping up on beaches. They are typically blue, pink, or violet and are extremely toxic. Experts say their tentacles can extend as much as 100-feet. In fact, experts say man o' war cells can still fire even if they're dead.
How to survive a bear encounter
FOX 35 is talking to Florida residents who experienced dangerous encounters with Florida wildlife and lived to tell about it.