Screenshot from Largo Police Department Facebook While officers in Florida are used to dealing with wildlife, others are not.

One gator, one squeal, and one unforgettable viral welcome for Officer Martinez. Welcome to the swamp — sun, smiles, and scaly surprises included.

One gator, one squeal, and one unforgettable viral welcome for Officer Martinez. Welcome to the swamp — sun, smiles, and ...

The GatorWise project is intended to promote realistic public perceptions about alligators and to provide guidance on responsible human behavior to minimize conflict between people and alligators.

Florida's alligator mating season, from April to June, sees increased alligator activity and potential for human interaction. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ...

A Florida Fish and Wildlife alligator trapper captured the gator with the help of deputies and removed it from the community off Gladiolus Drive. It's just the latest wildlife encounter in Florida ...

An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said, after her spouse tried unsuccessfuly to fight off the ...

Florida's alligator hunting season runs from August 15 to November 8, 2025. Permits are awarded via a multi-phase application process that started on May 2 and continues through June. Costs for ...

A woman was killed by an alligator ... in Florida, and a really bad idea since they might overcome their natural fear of humans and associate them with food. Take your photos from at least 30 ...