Gator gives Florida mother nighttime surprise
The woman thought someone was trying to break into her home, then she checked the security camera.
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The woman thought someone was trying to break into her home, then she checked the security camera.
The woman said she punched the alligator in the face before it retreated.
Jordan Rivera remembers being near a pond outside a bar in Port Charlotte. After that, he woke up in the hospital.
State wildlife officials say serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.
Authorities are investigating after human remains were found in the jaws of an alligator while officers were searching for a missing woman.
Trackers and police responded to a nuisance call at an elderly woman's home in north central Florida.
Caught on camera: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shared video of the alligator being captured.
Trappers were called out to deal with a nuisance gator in Jacksonville.
Pau Bedard with Gator Boys Rescue said at this time of year, you should be mindful of your surroundings when you are outside.
Hunters can also apply for a permit for the annual Statewide Alligator Harvest Program
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia.
Officials say a large alligator that made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been captured and moved to a nearby river.
A little farther south, a man was bitten by an alligator while walking his dog near a pond
A Florida neighbor rescues a man being attacked by an 11-foot alligator.
In one case, a Naples man drove over a gator that had latched onto a neighbor's leg and was dragging him toward a pond.
Tim Nguyen says there were some tense moments Tuesday on his farm in Southwest Miami-Dade when his dogs started barking and alerted him to an 11-foot alligator in his backyard.
Tim Nguyen says there were some tense moments Tuesday on his farm in Southwest Miami-Dade when his dogs started barking and alerted him to an 11-foot alligator in his backyard.
Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert "than most people take care of their kids."
Florida officials said the gator was 9 feet, 3 inches long and caused a "severe animal bite" to the victim.
The coins were found during a routine examination of the animal. All were successfully removed.
An 85-year-old woman was killed in Florida last year when an alligator emerged from a lake in her retirement community and attacked her and her dog.
The gator was found with his heart "beating three beats per minute."
If you thought alligators were terrifying enough, then you might want to stop reading.
An extremely rare white leucistic alligator has been born at a Florida reptile park.
Doctors then cleared out all the mud and bacteria from the wound.
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Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by an SUV Thursday morning.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
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A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
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Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.