The troop of rhesus macaques were brought to Central Florida in the 1930s as part of a long-since closed attraction in the park. They were placed on a small island, but the monkeys didn’t stay ...

Police in central Florida have been dealing with quite a bit of monkey business as of late — a literal monkey is on the loose in Orange County.

Wild monkey on the loose in Central Florida prompts warning from police. Rheseus macaques were first introduced to Silver Springs State Park in the late 1930s. Credit: Orange City Police Department.

A growing wild monkey population in central Florida has experts on edge, as these primates are carriers of the dangerous Herpes B virus that can cause severe brain damage and even death in humans.

A growing wild monkey population in central Florida has experts on edge, as these primates are carriers of the dangerous Herpes B virus that can cause severe brain damage and death in humans.

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.

A population of monkeys that live in Silver Springs State Park in Central Florida may be carrying a herpes virus that is deadly to humans, which could double in the next few years.

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.

They might not be the first animal that comes to mind when you think of Florida’s wildlife, but beware: wild rhesus macaque monkeys in the Sunshine State have tested positive for the Herpes B ...

On Wednesday morning, a wild Rhesus Macaque monkey popped up at a Popeye's in Orange City, as reported by Fox 35. ... [Ed. note: She must be new to Central Florida.] Related.