Wild bears are found in almost half of Florida. Here are the most frequent areas for sightings and how to avoid meeting up ...

A man and a dog were killed in a bear attack in rural Jerome, Florida on May 5, 2025. A family member reportedly called 911 at 7:15 a.m. after witnessing a bear kill the victim's dog. There was no ...

FWC maintains an interactive public bear map, where you can filter by several categories, including a specific county. "A fed bear is a dead bear," the FWC said. "Bears are driven by their need ...