Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post

The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk.

Orlando Area News

Florida Rep. Eskamani urges state AG to launch criminal probe into Sloth World

More than two dozen sloths died under the shuttered attraction’s care.

by McKenna Schueler April 30, 2026May 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

31 sloths died at Orlando Sloth World warehouse before it opened

The dozens of sloths died in Sloth World’s care before the new attraction has even opened, a FWC report states

by Katie Surma and Kiley Price, Inside Climate News April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Florida cuts number of bear hunt permits to be issued

A commission spokeswoman didn’t give an explanation for the decrease

by News Service of Florida September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Conservation group launches lawsuit against Florida bear hunt

Bear Warriors United argues killing ‘187 bears will cause imminent and irreparable harm to the Florida black bear species’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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Florida approves first bear hunt in a decade despite pushback, potential lawsuit

Opponents announced plans to quickly file a lawsuit to fight the hunt, contending the commission hasn’t followed its own rules about the need to follow a science-based approach

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida August 13, 2025September 22, 2025

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Florida wildlife officials appear poised to OK the state’s first bear hunt in a decade

The FWC gathers this week in North Florida for a final vote

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 12, 2025August 24, 2025

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Proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade advances amid pushback

‘The data that you are using for a data-based decision is over 10 years old,’ one critic said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 22, 2025August 4, 2025

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Barefoot Florida man captures 7-foot alligator with trash can

No alligator was harmed. Shoes may have been misplaced

by Chloe Greenberg April 25, 2025July 8, 2025

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Photos: Florida wildlife officials rescue 10-foot alligator stuck in storm drain

by Colin Wolf January 20, 2025

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Manatee found in Florida pond over a mile from open water due to hurricane flooding

The 2-year-old, 500-pound manatee has been transported to Tampa for rehabilitation.

by Lucy Dillon November 18, 2024November 23, 2024

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Burmese python swallows 77-pound deer in Florida, advances research about the invasive snakes

Researchers say recent findings prove invasive snakes can eat larger prey than previously thought

by Lucy Dillon October 29, 2024March 12, 2025

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Threatened eastern indigo snakes released in Florida preserve in effort to restore state ecosystem

The release, a longtime goal of federal and state officials, is part of an effort to restore some balance to Florida’s ecosystem lost in the 1980s

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida May 1, 2024June 2, 2025

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Florida officials ask for $7 million to clean up abandoned, damaged boats

The commission will also ask lawmakers to approve speeding up a notice period for owners to take care of derelict vessels.

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida October 5, 2023August 6, 2024

Food + Drink

Central Florida spring temporarily closed after alligator bites snorkeler

July is peak alligator nesting season, folks

by Colin Wolf July 18, 2023August 25, 2024

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Orlando man finds invasive tegu lizard in his backyard

‘Florida has become the Ellis Island of exotic animals,’ one expert said

by Sarah Castillo June 23, 2023December 30, 2024

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Florida deputies save an ‘exhausted’ manatee during red tide in Pinellas County

They held the manatee’s head above water to prevent it from drowning as they waited for help

by Bellanee Plaza June 23, 2023August 3, 2023

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FWC

Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post

Florida Rep. Eskamani urges state AG to launch criminal probe into Sloth World

31 sloths died at Orlando Sloth World warehouse before it opened

Florida cuts number of bear hunt permits to be issued

Conservation group launches lawsuit against Florida bear hunt

Florida approves first bear hunt in a decade despite pushback, potential lawsuit

Florida wildlife officials appear poised to OK the state’s first bear hunt in a decade

Proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade advances amid pushback

Barefoot Florida man captures 7-foot alligator with trash can

Photos: Florida wildlife officials rescue 10-foot alligator stuck in storm drain

Manatee found in Florida pond over a mile from open water due to hurricane flooding

Burmese python swallows 77-pound deer in Florida, advances research about the invasive snakes

Threatened eastern indigo snakes released in Florida preserve in effort to restore state ecosystem

Florida officials ask for $7 million to clean up abandoned, damaged boats

Central Florida spring temporarily closed after alligator bites snorkeler

Orlando man finds invasive tegu lizard in his backyard

Florida deputies save an ‘exhausted’ manatee during red tide in Pinellas County

Florida woman killed by two alligators after falling into country club pond

[VIDEO] Florida panther kitten reunited with its mother in video after traveling thousands of miles

Florida officials stop manatee feeding for summer in spite of success