Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Florida regulators, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, failed to intervene as dozens of sloths died at a planned Orlando tourist attraction, according to internal emails obtained by Inside Climate News. The first warning about the sloths' fate reached the commission before any animals had arrived in Orlando.

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy, Brodie Dituri, lost his right hand in an alligator attack at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, Florida, during a family fishing trip. His father intervened to prevent a more severe outcome, and the family is now focused on Brodie’s medical recovery. A GoFundMe page has been established to cover his expenses.

An 11-year-old boy lost his right hand in an alligator attack while fishing with his father in Marion County, Florida. The father intervened to free his son, and the family is now focusing on recovery, considering prosthetic options. The responsible alligator was captured and killed.

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy, Brodie, is recovering after being attacked by an alligator during a fishing trip in Marion County, Florida. The incident occurred at Nelson’s Fish Camp near Umatilla, resulting in the amputation of his right hand. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $25,000 to support his recovery, and the responsible alligator was captured and killed.

Bite marks were used to identify a 12-foot alligator responsible for fatally attacking 31-year-old Brittany Clark while she swam in a Florida river. The attack occurred at Barr Street Trailhead in Little Big Econ State Forest, where Clark was hiking with friends and their dogs. The trailhead was closed for investigation.

A 12-foot alligator was identified through bite marks as the animal that fatally attacked 31-year-old Brittany Clark while she swam in a Florida river. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission killed the gator after the June 28 attack, and the Barr Street Trailhead was closed pending investigation.

Two people were injured, including one trauma patient, after a boat collided with the Harris Gap Channel Bridge in Sugarloaf Key, Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.

A 71-year-old man in North Fort Myers, Florida, fought off an alligator while fishing by jabbing it in the eyes with a fishing pole, sustaining severe leg injuries. After escaping the attack, he used his dog to help him return home before receiving medical treatment in Cape Coral. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers and a trapper are searching for the gator.

James Grayson McMicken survived an alligator attack while fishing in his backyard in north Fort Myers, Florida. He fought off the gator by jabbing it in the eyes with his fishing pole and used his bulldog to help him return to safety. McMicken is recovering at home after being hospitalized.

Body camera video from Florida authorities shows deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark in Seminole County. Clark was attacked while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River during a drought, with her boyfriend attempting to rescue her before she died en route to the hospital.

Body camera video from Florida authorities shows deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark in the Econlockhatchee River. The attack occurred in low water levels due to a statewide drought, and Clark died from severe injuries after being attacked while swimming with friends.

Body camera video shows Florida deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark in the Econlockhatchee River. Clark was attacked while swimming with friends during a drought, which has lowered water levels in the area. Her boyfriend attempted to rescue her, but she died en route to the hospital.

A 2025 Memorial Day boat explosion near Fort Lauderdale's Sandbar killed one man and severely injured three others, including Cassandra Rivera and her two sons. The incident, caused by ignited fuel vapors in the engine compartment, led to calls for improved boating safety measures, especially for inboard boats.

Davide Veglia was killed in a hit-and-run boat collision in Biscayne Bay on March 25, leaving his widow, Marta Fasoli, and son seeking justice. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a 40-foot boat named Steel Dreams as the suspect vessel, which allegedly struck Veglia's seven-foot dinghy at high speed.

A string of three alligator attacks in seven days in Central Florida resulted in the death of 31-year-old Brittany Clark in Seminole County. Two large alligators were captured near the scene, and similar incidents occurred in Marion County and another location. Authorities noted Florida's high gator population but emphasized that attacks are uncommon.

A woman was killed in Florida after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River on June 28. The incident occurred in the Little Big Econ State Forest, and she later died from her injuries at a hospital.

A woman was killed after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest. The incident occurred on June 28, and she was swimming with a friend when the attack happened. She was hospitalized but later died from her injuries.

A woman was killed in Florida after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River. The attack occurred in Little Big Econ State Forest, and she later died from her injuries despite being taken to a hospital.

A 31-year-old woman died after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in a Central Florida river near a hiking trail outside Orlando. Authorities are working to trap the animal, and officials noted increased gator aggression during mating season.

A 31-year-old woman died after being attacked by an alligator while swimming in Seminole County's Little Econ River on June 28. This was the third gator attack in Central Florida within a week, including incidents in Marion County and Rainbow River. Since 1948, there have been over 500 alligator attacks with 33 deaths in Florida.

FWC investigators are seeking public information after 30-year-old Kellie Melinda Williams was found deceased on Hollywood Beach on June 3. She entered Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park around 10:30 a.m. and may have been snorkeling or diving, as evidenced by a floating dive flag and attire. Authorities urge witnesses or those with vessel-related details between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to contact the Wildlife Alert Hotline.

George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured 17-year-old Katerina Puig. Prosecutors allege criminal negligence, while his defense claims the crash was an accident, with closing arguments set for Monday.

The trial of George Pino, a real estate developer accused in a 2022 boating crash that killed Lucy Fernandez and injured Kathy Puig, entered its ninth day. Pino’s defense claims the crash was a tragic accident caused by high tide obstructing his view, while prosecutors argue against this narrative. Key witnesses, including Lucy’s father Andy and a survivor who reviewed body camera footage, testified, and closing arguments may occur Thursday.

A 23-year-old man, Akin Liverpool, was found dead in Brickell, Miami, after going missing following a charter boat trip. His family received confirmation of his death on Sunday, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has taken over the investigation.

Miami Police Department recovered a body from Biscayne Bay following a 911 call. The search is linked to 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, who was last seen on a charter boat in the area and is suspected to have fallen overboard. The body has not been officially identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Jurors viewed bodycam footage of George Pino describing his loss of control during a 2022 boat crash that resulted in a fatality. The trial included evidence such as the damaged boat, underwater video of the wreckage, and a recreation of the crash's path. Pino's account and testimony from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were central to the proceedings.

Crews responding to a water main break in Davie encountered an alligator that had been a safety concern for residents. Firefighters and police collaborated to capture the reptile, which attempted to flee into a residential yard, and safely handed it over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A man was critically injured during a shark attack at the NSA Panama City naval base while swimming in the marina. Emergency responders and bystanders provided immediate aid to stem blood loss before he was hospitalized. The victim, a civilian employee in his late 20s, sustained severe arm injuries, and investigations are underway to determine the shark species involved.

Jurors in the George Pino trial visited a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facility to examine the boat involved in a crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another girl. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges, with his defense arguing the crash was an accident.

Florida immigration arrests have surged under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies, including the Florida National Guard and Fish and Wildlife, participating in the crackdown. Nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida from January 20, 2025, to March 11, 2026, compared to 11,088 during the same period under Biden.

Florida immigration arrests have surged under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Lottery, participating in the crackdown. Nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in 416 days, tripling the number under Biden's administration. A Guatemalan couple reported being targeted during a park visit, with the husband arrested on a disputed charge to facilitate ICE involvement.

The trial of real estate developer George Pino, accused of causing the death of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in a 2022 boating accident, entered its third day with testimony from a retired Marine Patrol officer and bodycam video evidence. The officer described arriving at the scene where Pino was present and Lucy was among three individuals taken for medical care before her death at a hospital.

The body of a woman who worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines was found washed ashore on a Florida beach by fishermen. The article was updated to correct her middle name.

The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, an American Airlines flight attendant, was found washed ashore at a Florida beach by fishermen, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

An 8-year-old boy was hospitalized after being ejected from a boat that struck a channel marker in Miami-Dade County. The father and his three sons were on the vessel; the father and two other sons sustained minor injuries, while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.

Oficiales de vida silvestre investigan un ataque de tres mapaches a una mujer en el vecindario Keystone de North Miami. La víctima resultó con lesiones graves tras intentar asegurar un mapache atrapado en su patio trasero, lo que provocó la intervención de la Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified 31-year-old Kellie Melinda Williams, whose body washed up on Hollywood Beach with injuries consistent with a vessel strike. She was found by two fishermen, and an investigation is ongoing.

A 31-year-old woman, Kellie Melinda Williams, died after being struck by a boat while snorkeling near a state park in Broward County. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials confirmed her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike, and her body was found washed ashore on Hollywood Beach. The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking witnesses or information.

Wildlife officers in North Miami are investigating a raccoon attack that caused severe trauma to a woman. The incident occurred in the Keystone neighborhood when three raccoons attacked her after a trapped raccoon was handled by a professional trapper. North Miami Council Member Kevin Burns and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are advising against feeding wildlife to prevent such incidents.

A 31-year-old woman found dead at Hollywood Beach may have been struck by a boat, according to authorities. Kellie Melinda Williams had injuries consistent with a vessel strike, and her body washed ashore near New Mexico Street. Investigators believe she may have been snorkeling or diving earlier at Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park.