Florida News
Training Alligators Is All In A Day's Work
Kevin Torregrosa didn't even break a sweat as an alligator chased him across the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park's alligator lagoon.....more
Sting Targets People Who Feed Florida Alligators
IN THE EVERGLADES, Fla. Florida wildlife officials are going after humans who feed alligators.....more
Invasive Exotic Fish Taking Hold In Area Lakes, Rivers
With its subtropical climate, Florida has long been considered a paradise for anglers. Unfortunately, the same conditions that make this a top state for sought-after gamefish also are inviting to less desirable newcomers.
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Gator-Hunting Rules May Soon Change
Open season on alligators may be fast approaching. Florida wildlife managers said the once-endangered reptile's numbers are growing and a change in the gator's status may be in order.....more
Aquatic Wildlife Lost as Earth Swallows Lake
LAKELAND -- A whirlpool probably devoured everything from fish to turtles to alligators from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning as Scott Lake continued to disappear.....more
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Florida is home to some of the most diverse aquatic habitats in the entire U.S.. Come and join me while I explore the lakes, rivers, beaches and other waterholes that make up much of the Florida landscape. The fish and wildlife that inhabit these waterways are truely amazing, and together we will go in search of Florida's diverse aquatic wildlife.
When most people think of Florida they think of Theme Parks or beaches. My goal is to show people a side of Florida that's rarely seen and hopefully, in the proccess, make people realize the importance of protecting our aquatic habitats both here in Florida and throughout the United States.
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Three People Killed In Deadly Florida Alligator Attacks!
By Jon Power
Since 1948 there have only been 16 fatal attacks by alligators on people. This past week there were 3.
The question on everyone’s mind is, why so many and why now?
As I sat watching the interviews with “alligator experts” on the news, The thing that confused me was the fact that most of them couldn’t give a reason or reasons for the sudden increase of fatal attacks here in Florida. In this article, I will give the reasons why I believe that this is happening. ....more
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