Altamonte Springs residents west of Interstate 4 should be on the lookout for a black bear family.

  • Mother bear, 2 cubs seen in Altamonte Springs
  • FWC: Bears not a threat to the public
  • Be careful if you're in that area

A mother bear and two cubs were seen Thursday near Jay Drive, which is off State Road 436.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent a bear biologist to check out the bears. They were found in a residential area napping and eating acorns.

FWC says the bears are not a threat to the public and will probably move on their own.

But that is a heavily populated area, so be sure keep an eye out, especially as you're driving.