Bears

Florida's bear management plan was approved five years ago, and calls are increasing for the state to allow bear hunting for the first time in nearly a decade.

The bill about bears provides a sort of stand-your-ground defense for people who shoot bears to defend themselves or property.

Supporters point to increased incidents of bears venturing into residential communities, while critics say the change will result in more deaths of the once-threatened bears.

A man says he was letting his dog outside in Florida when a large bear attacked him.Andrew Meunier tells news outlets he let his dog out of his home about…

Florida officials are reminding rural residents that bears are becoming more active as they try to add calories in preparation for winter.The Florida Fish…