Florida's black bears are becoming more active, leading to increased sightings in suburban and urban areas, including Orlando ...

Wildlife officials are monitoring reports of black bear sightings in the Orlando area, including a young bear seen Monday ...

FWC staff will discuss the black bear hunt during their commission meeting on May 21 and 22 in Ocala at the College of Central Florida. Visit FWC’s website to read the entire draft proposal for ...

Last month, FWC held a series of virtual public meetings to get feedback from Florida residents on the proposal for black bear hunting. That feedback will be presented at the next commission ...

A video of a black bear was spotted in the express lanes on I-4 in Orlando after a woman captured it on her dashcam during ...

In Florida, a heated battle over wildlife management is unfolding, pitting conservationists against anti-hunting groups in a ...

FWC personnel trapped and relocated a black bear from the Florida Gulf Coast University campus on Monday.The trapping follows ...

FGCU is known as a naturally landscaped and rural-looking campus with an abundance of wildlife; it's no surprise for humans ...

Parents, please view the video before deciding if it is appropriate for your children. One of the most well known and ...

In early May 2025, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida. This incident marked the ...

Over the last week, there have been several reports of bear sightings in Clark, Montgomery, Champaign and Greene counties.

Deputies say a citizen took video of what appears to be an adult black bear enjoying a swim in Lake Wateree, right in front ...