Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida’s first fatal attack. FWC is set to vote on opening a bear ...

JEROME, Fla. — Authorities were searching Monday for a black bear that killed a man and a dog in south Florida. The attack ...

Robert Markel and his dog were found mauled to death on May 5, 2025, in a black bear attack in rural Jerome in Collier County ...

FWC says the agency shot and killed three bears overnight. DNA samples from the scene and the bears will be tested in ...

St. Augustine learned it has a new tourist Tuesday morning with the a black bear spotted in the downtown/Lincolnville area.

Bears sent to University of Florida for examination after 89-year-old Robert Markel of Jerome, his dog killed during attack.

Recent activity in Florida is serving as a reminder of the state’s abundant wildlife while also providing an opportunity for ...

Police first reported seeing a black bear at around 7 a.m. on King streets near the Pavilion at Bayview assisted senior ...

Florida wildlife officers have killed three black bears in southwest Florida following a fatal attack on a man and a dog a ...

Florida wildlife officials have released new details about their investigation into Monday’s black bear attack that resulted in the deaths of a man and a dog.

Florida black bears are common in the state, with FWC estimating approximately 4,050 in the state. If you see a Florida black bear, FWC allows you to report any sightings, with or without photos, to ...