3+ week, 3+ day ago   (238+ words) The investigation into the now-shuttered Orlando attraction, Sloth World, has come to a close, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Beginning in May, OCSO began its investigation into whether there had been any criminal activity that might have led…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) Two manatees stranded at Smyrna Dunes Park were successfully returned to the water on Monday night, according to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department. Fire department officials arrived on the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after reports were received. After monitoring the…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (405+ words) Two dogs will be euthanized after they attacked a Brevard County woman and killed her in May. The dogs, Mako and Max, fatally mauled Jodi Cowan in a neighborhood on Blue Bonnet Drive. The owner of the dogs, Linda Cutler,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (157+ words) An alligator bit a woman on Saturday in Marion County, according to the sheriff's office. The woman was bitten on the arm near Silver Springs and was taken to a local hospital, the Marion County Sheriff's Office told WESH 2 News....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (265+ words) Orange County commissioners are set to discuss potential changes to local regulations on exotic wildlife businesses after the deaths of 31 sloths at Sloth World on International Drive. Last week, Florida wildlife officials said there was no evidence of criminal neglect…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (314+ words) Mount Dora residents are being cautioned to stay away from monkeys after multiple sightings in the area, with officials emphasizing the importance of keeping a safe distance. A woman shared a video she said she took on July 15 at the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (157+ words) WESH An animal hospital in Eustis is seeking the good Samaritan who rescued a tortoise and recently dropped it off there "He has been examined, bandaged, and has begun treatment for his injuries," the post states "Based on his condition,…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (306+ words) Two Miami men were arrested in Flagler County after deputies discovered two dogs and two pigeons in distress inside the cargo area of a U-Haul truck, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies responded Thursday to a gas station — the RaceTrac…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (191+ words) WESH The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is aware of a video on social media that shows a woman petting an alligator and is now investigating The video has accumulated 2.1 million views on TikTok and has been reposted across…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (379+ words) A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: a moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit. Video above from this winter: Snowmobilers help…...