After an attack at a Seminole County state park left a 31-year-old woman dead, investigators have revealed they’ve matched her DNA to a nearby alligator.
Florida wildlife officials are investigating a viral TikTok video that appears to show a woman petting an alligator from a kayak at Silver Springs after receiving multiple complaints from the public.
An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy lost his hand in an alligator attack while fishing with his family at Nelson Fish Camp in Florida. The boy's father attempted to save him, but the alligator severed his hand, which could not be reattached despite multiple surgeries. The community has rallied around the family, raising funds for medical expenses and future prosthetic costs. Authorities remind the public to stay alert and cautious around alligators, especially during warmer months.
A newly released medical examiner's report sheds light on an alligator attack that killed an Orlando woman while swimming in the Little Big Econ River last month.
Loved ones of 31-year-old Brittany Clark are mourning after officials say she was killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County. Family members say Clark loved the outdoors and spending time on the water.
The woman killed in an alligator attack over the weekend has finally been identified, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died Sunday after an alligator attack near the Econlockhatchee River, renewing attention on FWC data showing 500 unprovoked bites and 32 confirmed fatalities in Florida since 1948.
Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 414 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort ten years ago, newly obtained state records show.
Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.
The pair told officers they covered the animal with the sheet after learning that possessing an alligator is illegal in Florida, FWC said.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that the agency is looking into an infamous video that’s gone viral on social media.
Alligators may not like freezing temperatures either, but they have been coping with the cold far longer than we have. On Wednesday, our News 6 team visited Gatorland, known as the “alligator capital of the world,” to talk to the experts.
Months after an alligator mauled a woman to death at Lake Kissimmee State Park, investigators have released a report detailing what exactly happened.
Deputies in Sarasota County had their hands full wrangling a 14-foot long alligator that appeared to be in the middle of the road.
Florida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.
The Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive is celebrating a decade of success this year, marking 10 years since this remarkable area was opened to the public as a destination for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.
During a weekend filled with patriotic spirit, Gatorland showcased its pride and dedication to rescuing nuisance alligators by welcoming a massive Florida alligator to his forever home.
Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.
Florida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
An investigative report on an alligator attack in March claimed that the attack was cut short when a man stuck his fingers into the alligator’s eyes.
In the video shared on social media, the suspect is seen approaching and reaching into the alligator exhibit before riding off on a bicycle.
Portions of Juniper Springs have been closed due to a “nuisance alligator” that has made contact with canoes and kayaks in the area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
A kayaker was attacked while on the water in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A barefoot man was caught wrestling a large alligator along the side of Interstate 95 on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
One highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”
Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
Earlier this year, one animal farm in Florida made headlines for its rather unique location: it was created beneath a local detention center.
A man who was bitten by an alligator in Lake Monroe this weekend refused help getting out of the water, according to a fisherman who says he tried to get the man out.
A man was seriously injured after being bitten by an alligator early Sunday in Lake Monroe in Seminole County, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers.
The conventional wisdom in Florida is that if you see a body of water, assume there is a gator in it. But some bodies of water have more than others — quite a few more.
Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
An alligator seen hanging by a plane at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa last month made another appearance at the military base this week, but this time he got a trip to a new home.
Flagler County officials warn against feeding alligators and other wildlife after a social media post showed children feeding a gator at Wadsworth Park.
"Mystic" is the only white, leucistic alligator born hatched outside of Louisiana. And she's the only baby leucistic ever displayed to the public.
On Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
Rumors say this alligator terrorized people, deflected bullets and fell in love with a sawmill whistle. But how true are they?
On Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
Despite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
The 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.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office identified the person whose body found in a waterway near a large alligator on Friday.
A young alligator missing most of its upper jaw was rescued Thursday evening in Seminole County after photos of the injured animal circulated on social media.
Social media went abuzz earlier this month after a photographer shared images of an alligator eating another alligator at the Orlando Wetlands Park.
