4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (495+ words) A South Florida wildlife advocate is campaigning to make the American flamingo Florida's official state bird, emphasizing its unique connection to the state, conservation success, and economic benefits. Ron Magill, the Goodwill Ambassador and Conservation Liaison for the Zoo Miami…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (314+ words) Oh deer! A wild call in Florida resulted in sheriff's deputies finding a large buck in a home's bathroom. Posting a body camera video to social media, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office called it "a true deer-in-the-headlights moment" and…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (84+ words) A Port St. Lucie resident shared video of a bobcat she sees weekly in her neighborhood, highlighting a regular wildlife sighting on the Treasure Coast. Olivia Rodriguez shared with WPBF 25 News a video from PGA Village, saying she sees the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) The gator is 10 feet long and 300 pounds. Maybe Coconut Creek High School should change it mascot name from Cougars to Gators. Three days before classes begin on Monday, an alligator showed up near the school on Friday night. The agency…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (218+ words) A Palm Beach County man has been arrested on two felony charges after investigators said surveillance video showed him engaging in illegal sexual activity involving a dog, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the investigation…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (615+ words) Already this year, there have been four reported alligator attacks on people in the U.S. One of those attacks — in late June — was fatal. Brittany Clark, 31, was swimming in a Central Florida river when a 13-foot alligator pulled her under, amputating…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (142+ words) The 2026 Florida Python Challenge concluded with 907 participants capturing a total of 280 invasive Burmese pythons during the 10-day event. This year’s ultimate grand prize winner of $10,000 was Tom Rahill, who removed 96 Burmese pythons during the competition. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (281+ words) Beachgoers in Delray Beach received a firsthand look at sea turtle conservation when Ecological Association Inc. opened a nest to examine how many eggs had successfully hatched. The public excavation, conducted in partnership with the city of Delray Beach, gave…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (188+ words) A diver's dramatic encounter with a shark was captured on video as he was spearfishing in Fiji. Gibbs, a New Zealand-based ocean enthusiast and content creator, said the shark latched onto his calf and began "death rolling." "Four surgeries and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (199+ words) Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Basil Drive last night, rescuing the family’s pets and ensuring everyone made it out safely. First responders managed to save the family’s cat and hamster from the building. A…...