These wild monkeys thrive in Florida—and carry a deadly virus. Descendants of theme-park escapees, a population of rhesus macaques in a Florida state park may soon double in size—a recipe for ...

Florida isn't a fan of the monkey business that's been going on for decades. Despite the reports of wild monkeys lately, they are an invasive species.

The number of wild spider monkeys has reportedly dwindled treasonously. As of 2021, only one monkey remained, coming from two pairs of squirrel monkeys that were released from a social club and ...

Can wild monkeys in Florida give people herpes? If you see a wild monkey in Florida, stay away and do not feed it, experts say. Katie Hawkinson. in Washington D.C. Wednesday 12 February 2025 11:16 ...

Some Central Florida residents got a surprise holiday guest ahead of Christmas. Monkeys have been sighted roaming around Orange City this week, with law enforcement officers stressing that the ...

Wild monkey seen roaming around Florida all week: Keep 'safe distance,' officials say As authorities search for the wayward monkey, residents are being warned not to feed or pet it ...

(NewsNation) — Officials in Florida are warning residents to keep their distance from wild monkeys after they were spotted roaming through multiple communities this week. Rhesus, vervet and ...

Feeding wild monkeys is prohibited in Florida, according to the brochure, and is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and 60 days in jail. More from CBS News.

Monkey sightings reported last week in central Florida neighborhoods. People react to the recent wild monkey sightings caught on camera in Lake County, Florida, as FOX 35 Orlando reports.

Wild monkey sightings have been reported in Florida, prompting the Orange City Police Department to inform residents on what they should do if they come into contact with the animal.

Officials in Florida are warning people to keep their distance from wild monkeys that have been spotted around the city. Residents of Orange City, about 30 miles north of Orlando, have reported ...

(NewsNation) — Officials in Florida are warning residents to keep their distance from wild monkeys after they were spotted roaming through multiple communities this week. Rhesus, vervet and ...