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71-year-old Florida man accused of lassoing 9-foot alligator, tying it to railing
Read full article: 71-year-old Florida man accused of lassoing 9-foot alligator, tying it to railingA 71-year-old Florida man faces a felony charge after deputies say he lassoed an alligator by its upper jaw and left it tied to a handrail above a canal in Cape Canaveral.
Salt Springs Recreation Area, marina reopen after ‘nuisance alligator’ forces closure
Read full article: Salt Springs Recreation Area, marina reopen after ‘nuisance alligator’ forces closureThe Salt Springs Recreation Area and marina in the Ocala National Forest was forced to close Saturday due to the presence of a “nuisance alligator,” according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Alligator ‘courtship’ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadly
Read full article: Alligator ‘courtship’ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadlyOn Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
Watch out! Gator mating season is approaching, which means more aggressive large reptiles
Read full article: Watch out! Gator mating season is approaching, which means more aggressive large reptilesWe all know living in Florida means living with alligators. On Monday, a new month starts and that means you could start seeing more of them, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Alligator mating season set to kick off in Florida. It could prove deadly
Read full article: Alligator mating season set to kick off in Florida. It could prove deadlyOn Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
‘Ecstatic to report:’ Jawlene now available for public to see at Gatorland Orlando
Read full article: ‘Ecstatic to report:’ Jawlene now available for public to see at Gatorland OrlandoJawlene, the rescued alligator missing it’s upper jaw, is now available for the public to see, officials at Gatorland Orlando announced on Monday.
Gatorland responds to trend of illegal alligator possessions in Florida
Read full article: Gatorland responds to trend of illegal alligator possessions in FloridaGatorland is speaking out, looking to get results for a state apex predator after Central Florida started to see recent incidents of illegal alligator possessions.
Alligator kept in garage of Orlando home, wildlife officials say
Read full article: Alligator kept in garage of Orlando home, wildlife officials sayAn alligator taken from the wild was found being kept in the garage of an Orlando home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouth
Read full article: ‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouthThe daughter of the woman whose body was found in the mouth of an alligator in Pinellas County released a statement on Monday saying how hard the death has been on her family.
Florida woman cited for keeping alligator in resort bathtub
Read full article: Florida woman cited for keeping alligator in resort bathtubA woman in Orange County was cited after deputies learned she was keeping an alligator in a bathtub, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
‘It was very powerful:’ Shark tooth collector recounts alligator attack in Florida river
Read full article: ‘It was very powerful:’ Shark tooth collector recounts alligator attack in Florida riverWhile sifting through sand on the river bottom, Heim said he felt what seemed like a boat strike his head.
Your Florida Daily: Judge strikes down Florida trans treatment law, teen survives gator bite
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Judge strikes down Florida trans treatment law, teen survives gator biteFloridians seeking healthcare for gender dysphoria will continue to be covered under Medicaid, for now.
‘Stings a little, but I’m good:’ 13-year-old bitten by alligator in Winter Springs
Read full article: ‘Stings a little, but I’m good:’ 13-year-old bitten by alligator in Winter SpringsA 13-year-old boy was bitten by alligator in a Winter Springs creek on Tuesday, according to fire officials and a 911 call from the boy.
Kelly Park’s Rock Springs closed due to gators. Here’s when it reopens
Read full article: Kelly Park’s Rock Springs closed due to gators. Here’s when it reopensRock Springs, a popular spring run and swimming hole in Kelly Park, will remain closed into the weekend due to alligator activity, according to Orange County Parks and Recreation.
Meet the trapper who removed a 10-foot alligator from a Jacksonville elementary school
Read full article: Meet the trapper who removed a 10-foot alligator from a Jacksonville elementary schoolA Jacksonville man is getting the spotlight for wrangling a massive alligator in an elementary school parking lot.
‘Amputation by alligator:’ 72-year-old man loses leg in attack at Titusville RV park
Read full article: ‘Amputation by alligator:’ 72-year-old man loses leg in attack at Titusville RV parkA 72-year-old man lost his leg Friday in an alligator attack at a Titusville RV park, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Florida mother stabbed over 100 times before son found dead in alligator’s mouth, police say
Read full article: Florida mother stabbed over 100 times before son found dead in alligator’s mouth, police sayA Florida mother found dead in her apartment was stabbed over 100 times before her son was found dead in an alligator’s mouth, according to new details released by police.
Deltona homeowner shoots, kills alligator attacking dog, officials say
Read full article: Deltona homeowner shoots, kills alligator attacking dog, officials sayAn alligator attacking a dog in Deltona was shot and killed by the owner, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
‘Total surprise and shock:’ Daytona Beach man attacked by alligator after answering door
Read full article: ‘Total surprise and shock:’ Daytona Beach man attacked by alligator after answering doorA Daytona Beach man bitten by a 9-foot alligator heard a noise at his front door and opened it to find an unexpected visitor.
Florida man survives 3 days in woods after losing arm in gator attack
Read full article: Florida man survives 3 days in woods after losing arm in gator attackA man who survived three days in the woods after losing his arm to an alligator earlier in the summer recently shared the story of his grueling ordeal.
Florida wildlife director loses arm in 2nd gator attack within span of a decade
Read full article: Florida wildlife director loses arm in 2nd gator attack within span of a decadeA Florida wildlife director had his arm amputated earlier this month after a routine interaction with one of his park’s large alligators in Highlands County, a Facebook post read.
See ya later, alligator: Video shows SRO wrangle 7-foot gator at Florida middle school drop-off
Read full article: See ya later, alligator: Video shows SRO wrangle 7-foot gator at Florida middle school drop-offA 7-foot alligator greeted students at a Lee County middle school drop-off, Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a tweet.
Magic Kingdom to conduct routine fireworks testing Thursday, Disney officials say
Read full article: Magic Kingdom to conduct routine fireworks testing Thursday, Disney officials sayMagic Kingdom will be conducting a routine fireworks test Thursday night, according to the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page.
3-bed, 3-bath, one huge gator: Video shows 12-foot reptile in Florida home
Read full article: 3-bed, 3-bath, one huge gator: Video shows 12-foot reptile in Florida homeA roughly 12-foot reptile was found laying on the ground of a Charlotte County home early in the morning on March 14 in the Babcock Ranch community.
Viral video: Just another day in Florida as cranes chase baby alligator across street
Read full article: Viral video: Just another day in Florida as cranes chase baby alligator across streetAlligators and cranes are synonymous with Florida and so it shouldn’t surprise you to see what happens in this viral video.
‘I’m lucky it didn’t death roll:’ Florida man survives alligator bite to the head
Read full article: ‘I’m lucky it didn’t death roll:’ Florida man survives alligator bite to the headA Florida man who was attacked by an alligator while diving for shark’s teeth says he’s lucky to have survived the ordeal with only a skull fracture and staples to his head.
Love in the swamp: Gatorland educates public on alligator mating season
Read full article: Love in the swamp: Gatorland educates public on alligator mating seasonExperts at Orlando’s famous roadside attraction, Gatorland, are busy educating the public about the mating season of Florida’s popular reptiles.
‘Keep moving, bro:’ Watch these Florida women hilariously try to get a baby gator out of the house
Read full article: ‘Keep moving, bro:’ Watch these Florida women hilariously try to get a baby gator out of the houseTwo Florida women and a Swiffer were no match for a baby gator that wandered into one of their homes Sunday morning.