Florida’s wildlife agency is advancing a controversial plan to reinstate black bear hunting, ignoring its own conservation ...

The wildlife commission can use the extra money to distribute even more bear-proof garbage cans, which have proven highly ...

After a bitter loss last year, the Bears, led by sophomore star Tiffany Seeman, edge Niceville 4-3 in a thrilling state ...

A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.

The hunt, the first in a decade, would be held in four parts of the state and could lead to as many as 187 black bears being ...

SANFORD, Fla. — Some hikers got quite the show as they walked a trail at Sanford’s black bear wilderness area. A black bear ...

Florida has two new laws aimed at combatting animal cruelty. “Trooper’s Law” was inspired by dog who was tied to a fence and ...

Florida Gators gymnastics has received a major boost with the transfer of eMjae Frazier. Frazier previously represented the ...

Bear hunting has long stirred controversy in Florida. FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto defended the agency’s move, saying “Hunting ...

A key point of contention is the actual number of bears in Florida and the effectiveness of the proposed hunting regulations.

Florida Fish and Wildlife warns residents not to feed bears as sightings increase near populated areas, including one just 3 miles from Six Mile Cypress Preserve ...