A stretch of the Rainbow River briefly closed after a snorkeler was bitten. Crews removed the alligator and reopened the river, officials say.

Blue‑crowned conures from South America are forming wild colonies along the Space Coast, drawing both delight and concern from residents and wildlife experts. Zoo staff and the FWC urge owners to rehome instead of releasing pets.

New state records show at least 414 nuisance alligators have been removed from Walt Disney World since the 2016 death of toddler Lane Graves.

Rescuers say discarded fishing line and trap gear are tangling more bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, putting calves and adults at risk. Experts urge anglers to secure line and report entangled animals.

A Belle Isle homeowner found an alligator paddling in a backyard pool late last week; officers secured and relocated the reptile and no injuries were reported.

Conservation crews are juggling ATV patrols and fragile chicks as Florida's nesting season hits full swing.

A rhesus macaque wandered into a Longwood backyard Wednesday, prompting residents to notify Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Four marked sea turtle nests on South Cocoa Beach were found disturbed after Memorial Day, forcing volunteers and the FWC to scramble to protect eggs.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.

Bodycam shows Osceola deputies wrestle and secure an alligator; officials used the video to warn residents to stay back as mating season ramps up.

A jaw‑dropping video from Gatorland shows a large alligator seize and eat a smaller gator near the park’s breeding marsh. Experts say such cannibalism is a known part of gator ecology.

An underweight male manatee calf was found near John Pennekamp in Key Largo and transported to SeaWorld Orlando for intensive rehabilitation.

Neighbors at a Monday meeting warned that a conceptual Leu Gardens master plan — including a bigger visitor center, lakefront dining and a pavilion — could alter the park’s quiet character.