Bears sent to University of Florida for examination after 89-year-old Robert Markel of Jerome, his dog killed during attack.

Bears sent to University of Florida for examination after 89-year-old Robert Markel of Jerome, his dog killed during attack.

Officials said the dead bear was transported to Gainesville for testing, but did not confirm it was the bear involved in the ...

A man and dog were killed in a black bear attack May 5, 2025 in Collier County, Florida. It's the second bear attack this ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they won't know if this is the bear until DNA results come back.

Following a bear attack in southwest Florida that left an 89-year-old man and his dog dead, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

The man who died has been identified as 89-year-old Robert Markel, a long-time resident of a small community in Collier County.

A bear is still on the loose somewhere in or near St. Augustine, but neither the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

A tragic bear attack in Collier County left an 89-year-old man and his dog dead, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Florida black bears are common in the state, with FWC estimating approximately 4,050 in the state. If you see a Florida black bear, FWC allows you to report any sightings, with or without photos, to ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission is considering a bear hunt to take place this December.It would be the ...