Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
3-legged gator, bound with boxing tape, found outside Tampa sanctuary
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
Experts advise steering clear of gators during mating season after two recent attacks
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
Alligator attack victim was unaware of dangers lurking in most Florida waterways, family says
What started off as a simple dog walk became a terrifying and traumatizing event for a woman and her boyfriend, who were visiting Palm Harbor from out of town.
What started off as a simple dog walk became a terrifying and traumatizing event for a woman and her boyfriend, who were visiting Palm Harbor from out of town.
Gator removed after sneaking into Hernando County post office in middle of night
A trapper safely removed a 7-foot alligator from a post office in Spring Hill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A trapper safely removed a 7-foot alligator from a post office in Spring Hill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Woman attacked by 7-foot alligator while walking dog near lake in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Large gator wakes up Plant City couple by banging on patio doors
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator in Myakka River
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Alligator causes traffic jam on Florida road
An alligator recently brought traffic to a standstill in a South Florida community.
An alligator recently brought traffic to a standstill in a South Florida community.
FWC investigating after decapitated alligator found along Manatee County road
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Unwelcome gator hangs out under Haines City woman’s carport
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
'Hangry' gator chases pedestrians through Wendy's parking lot in southwest Florida
Deputies in Lee County captured a "hangry" alligator after they said the reptile chased people through a fast-food restaurant parking lot.
Deputies in Lee County captured a "hangry" alligator after they said the reptile chased people through a fast-food restaurant parking lot.
Viral video shows 11-foot alligator chasing fisherman in Florida Everglades
The man was tarpon fishing in the Florida Everglades when he came face-to-face with an 11-foot alligator -- and ended up being chased by the large reptile.
The man was tarpon fishing in the Florida Everglades when he came face-to-face with an 11-foot alligator -- and ended up being chased by the large reptile.
Gator spotted in Florida neighborhood with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
‘I owe you a new broom’: Hillsborough County deputy gives gator ‘joyride’ back to pond on broomstick
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
Giant gator shows up on front doorstep of Sarasota home
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
Deputies expel small alligator from Hardee elementary school
A small alligator wandered onto campus at Zolfo Springs Elementary, so SRO Jennifer Soria and two fellow Hardee County Sheriff’s Office deputies had to remove the “uninvited guest” as they put it.
A small alligator wandered onto campus at Zolfo Springs Elementary, so SRO Jennifer Soria and two fellow Hardee County Sheriff’s Office deputies had to remove the “uninvited guest” as they put it.
WATCH: Massive alligator runs onto Orlando soccer field during team practice
The team joked that they had signed the reptile, dubbed Ale Gator.
The team joked that they had signed the reptile, dubbed Ale Gator.
Pinellas County deputy 'plays lifeguard,’ kicks gator out of private pool
Thinking about taking a dip in the pool this weekend? You may want to check it for gators before jumping in.
Thinking about taking a dip in the pool this weekend? You may want to check it for gators before jumping in.
Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida
Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.
Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.