Florida is home to some of the most fascinating creatures found in North America, from manatees to roseate spoonbills. Still, some of its most incredible creatures are often the ones hidden right ...

Joro spiders are last thing Florida needs to worry about. Here are the venomous bugs living here now and how to treat their bites.

A Florida woman has been charged with drowning her roommate’s tiny pet spider in a can of soda — later bragging about it online, writing: “Yes I’m an evil spider killer!!” Ilena Renae ...

Not to be confused with the banana spider, the Joro was first spotted in Georgia around 2014. The species is headed to Florida by hitching on cars and "ballooning." ...

An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider lives in the Florida Everglades and it’s a rare breed. It has only been ...

Spooky season is bringing along with it perhaps the spookiest things of all; spiders. "As we transition into fall, parents and caregivers need to be aware of the increased likelihood of spiders in ...

Turns out the suspect’s roommate not only was fond of the tiny spider, but also considered it a pet, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said in a July 31 news release.

Sightings: The spiders can be seen through Florida and are mostly found mid-to-late summer. They prefer to be in high humidity. Well, they should feel at home in Miami. Others: Although several ...