Robert Markel's daughter called 911 to report a bear attacking his dog. When first responders arrived, they found the 89-year ...

This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission data shows most bear attacks in ... elements Child care crunch in Naples.

Florida Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a man and a dog died in a suspected black bear attack on May 5, 2025, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Collier County.

While state data references black bear attacks, authorities have not confirmed the type of bear involved in the May 5 attack. According to the data, since November 2020, there have been at least ...