Punta Gorda residents will soon see increased water and sewage bills. City leaders announced plans to raise utility rates by 12% annually for the next four years.

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A man was mauled by a black bear while walking his dog in a wooded area, marking the second attack in Anchorage, Alaska, in one week, according to police.

Calvin Stoddard shot and killed a black bear after it broke into his trailer home in New Mexico. KRGE When he woke up, the bear had torn through parts of his narrow trailer and broken the window.

Ironically, the theme of the bachelorette party was “She found her honey.” So when a black bear showed up in Gatlinburg, it was oddly on theme—and unforgettable.

The bear has been spotted several times over the past few months, rummaging through trash cans and strolling through backyards, one resident said.

There are 4,000 black bears in Florida. Is that too few, or too many? Once on the brink, Florida black bears have made a remarkable comeback. Now, there's a vote on hunting them.

A black bear caused a stir in an east Fayetteville neighborhood Saturday morning before being safely relocated, officials said.

One Westfield resident was met with a big surprise when a black bear made an appearance on their deck.

Colorado residents got a big shock as a black bear popped out of a storm drain. With help from Colorado Springs Public Works, officials unlocked the cover, allowing the bear to exit and climb a ...

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