A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time ...

A key point of contention is the actual number of bears in Florida and the effectiveness of the proposed hunting regulations.

During a single week this month, two people were killed by wildlife in Florida. The first was Robert Markel, who was killed ...

Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since one 10 years ago that was halted early after more than 300 bears were killed in only two days.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...

Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...

Investigators said the remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel were found about 100 yards from his home in rural Jerome. They ...

The partial remains of an 89-year-old Florida man were found in one of the bears Florida Fish and Wildlife officials captured ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ... Family members reported 89-year-old Robert Markel missing from his home and "signs of recent disturbances" that could have been caused ...