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Large alligator found on Southwest Florida doorstep 'chomping at the bit to come in'
A large alligator was caught on video "chomping at the bit" to get into a Southwest Florida home on May 9, 2025.
Alligator going door to door found with a lawn chair on its head, FL video shows
It happened Friday, May 9, in the Tortuga neighborhood in Fort Myers and Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived to find it sitting on someone’s porch — with a red lawn chair awkwardly stuck on ...
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9-foot alligator named Elvis wrangled away from preschool parking lot
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A large alligator was removed from a preschool campus in Florida before any children ...
Florida gator hunting rules: Permit applications are open, what to know about gator season
Here’s what you need to know before the 2025 alligator hunting season in Florida, how to apply for an alligator hunting ...
Alligator kills Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say
The attack occurred near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Couple Go Paddleboarding in Florida, Horror at What Then Enters the Water
The close encounter is a reminder of the risks of venturing into Florida's waters, which are known habitats for alligators.
What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study offers conclusive answer
A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.
How Florida Law Makes Gator Encounters More Dangerous
After a 10-foot-long alligator was spotted on the I-95 median in Jacksonville, Florida, law enforcement officers were forced ...