Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular hunt in 2015.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early.It was controversial from the start ...

No, it's not the Florida alligators or even a coastal animal causing trouble—it's a black bear and her cub. In the early morning hours of May 15, local 911 dispatchers received a distressing call from a dog dad who was bitten by a black bear in his backyard.

What do you do if you see a black bear in Florida while hiking or camping? Here's what you need to know to avoid your wildlife encounter turning dangerous.

Protest against proposed FWC bear hunt, agency to discuss hunt this month. The FWC is proposing a bear hunt with strict rules and regulations that would take place in December.