Officials in Florida confirmed that a man and his dog found dead earlier this month were killed by a bear, a first for the state.

The incident was reported in the area of State Road 29 and U.S. 41, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area.

A man and dog were killed in a black bear attack May 5, 2025 in Collier County, Florida. It's the second bear attack this ...

Florida Wildlife Commission officers are investigating an attack involving a black bear in Collier County and the deaths of a ...

A series of coyote attacks on people and pets have been reported at a popular tourist destination in northeast Florida, ...

After a woman was killed by an alligator while she was canoeing with her husband in central Florida, questions remain on ...

A dog was found dead near Markel's body. Investigators also said there were signs that a bear had entered Markel's home. FWC ...

Investigators said the remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel were found about 100 yards from his home in rural Jerome. They found evidence that “a physical encounter” occurred between a bear and Markel ...

Despite a history of issues at the Boca Bash, this year, the unofficial boating party led to just four arrests.

Video from the scene showed law enforcement officers using both boats and helicopters to respond to the scene and potentially ...

Bear Attack: Florida Fish and Wildlife says a bear is believed to ... following recent injury incidents and a study showing the frequency of related injuries escalating annually in Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said ... possibly hours earlier. “Both of these incidents happened sometime apart,” Reynaud said. “They did not occur at the exact ...