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Florida black bear. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. People in Southwest Florida have reported bear sightings a bit too close to home, and a state agency is reminding people about how we as humans can continue to live alongside the species present in our backyards. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says to help prevent conflicts with bears, secure garbage and other items that might attract these animals. In the fall, Florida black bears are preparing for winter by consuming extra calories to pack on fat. During this time, they will eat anything that’s convenient, and feeding on garbage provides more calories and less effort than foraging in the woods. A viewer in Ave Maria recently shared video from her Ring doorbell camera that captured a Florida black bear at the front of her home. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.