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Resident reports bold bear sightings near Hardifall; city directs caller to state wildlife agency

5900450 · September 3, 2025
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A Hardifall-area resident told council a bear had come to her back door and asked whether the city could relocate it; staff said the city lacks authority and recommended contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

A Sebring resident on Sept. 2 told the City Council that a wild black bear had come up to her back door and rummaged in trash near the New Testament Mission homeless shelter and neighboring yards. Frank Cardesano, who identified himself as a Hardifall-area…

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