GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida wildlife officials are renewing warnings about how to prevent encounters with the state's population of black bears – and how to survive such encounters when they ...

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - State wildlife officials are trying to better understand increased encounters between sharks and people fishing in Florida waters. The incidents haven't made the ...

When wild animals and humans interact, situations can escalate quickly. Check out Central Florida residents sharing their harrowing experiences with wildlife: ...

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The bear also mauled and killed his dog, though authorities believe that the encounters may have occurred separately. While extremely rare, such attacks aren't unknown, with the Florida Fish and ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

Close encounters with Florida wildlife . By Rich Jones. May 06, 2025 at 9:15 am EDT. Expand.

Florida’s got beaches, sunshine and, yes, wildlife. Lots of it. And it’s not unusual to come across animals in the middle of your morning commute.

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Florida wildlife, growth: 3 wild animals you may encounter as development shrinks habitat Gianna Montesano, Treasure Coast Newspapers Tue, December 10, 2024 at 10:09 AM UTC ...

But Shadix said there's no need even to discuss it."One person, every year in Florida has a physical encounter with a bear, and compares that to 600 people who have been attacked by dogs.

Close encounters with Florida wildlife. Story by Rich Jones • 14m. A fter another nice, cool early morning we’ll enjoy a warm, dry day.