Fox 35
SANFORD, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – Seminole County could become
the first local government in Florida to fine people who leave out
food or trash where bears can get at it to eat it. The
proposed ordinance says offenders could face civil fines of one
hundred dollars whether they leave food out on purpose or
unintentionally.
Western Seminole County is the area state officials call the
epicenter of human bear conflict in Florida. Three bear
attacks there in the last two years have state wildlife managers
looking for solutions.
Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine says the proposed
Urban Bear Management Ordinance has some good points. It
would focus on neighborhoods west of Interstate Four.
