85-year-old Florida woman killed by alligator was 'forced' to walk dog near 'dangerous' pond, attorneys say
The retirement community "forced" Gloria Serge to walk her dog by the retention pond where she was killed by a 10-foot alligator, according to the lawsuit.
The retirement community "forced" Gloria Serge to walk her dog by the retention pond where she was killed by a 10-foot alligator, according to the lawsuit.
Gatorland makes history with birth of extremely rare white alligator; only 8 in the world
It's also the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care and makes Gatorland the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators in the world.
It's also the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care and makes Gatorland the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators in the world.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Watch: 'Frozen' alligators brumate in North Carolina swamp
Don’t worry, the alligators are alive and well.
Don’t worry, the alligators are alive and well.
Largest known deep-sea coral reef mapped off Florida coast is larger than Vermont: 'It’s eye-opening'
The largest yet known deep coral reef “has been right under our noses, waiting to be discovered."
The largest yet known deep coral reef “has been right under our noses, waiting to be discovered."
Blue Spring State Park sets new manatee count record amid Florida cold snap
Blue Spring State Park experienced a record-breaking morning with 932 manatees present in the spring today, as announced in a social media post by the park.
Blue Spring State Park experienced a record-breaking morning with 932 manatees present in the spring today, as announced in a social media post by the park.
Florida freeze: How to protect your plants and preserve energy ahead of cold weather
As Central Florida prepares for at or below-freezing temperatures, we’re getting tips on how to protect your home and plants.
As Central Florida prepares for at or below-freezing temperatures, we’re getting tips on how to protect your home and plants.
Bobcat caught on camera trailing raccoon in DeBary homeowner's yard
Caught on camera is a moment that embodies the phrase "just in the nick of time."
Caught on camera is a moment that embodies the phrase "just in the nick of time."
Artificial intelligence used to count manatee clusters in real time: FAU researchers
Manatees are an endangered species susceptible to environmental changes. Researchers who track the manatee population in Florida say they face challenges with accurate counting due to their herding behavior and water reflections.
Manatees are an endangered species susceptible to environmental changes. Researchers who track the manatee population in Florida say they face challenges with accurate counting due to their herding behavior and water reflections.
Mysterious bass sound in South Tampa resurfaces, residents raise money to investigate noise
A mysterious bass sound throughout South Tampa has resurfaced, and residents are frustrated about it.
A mysterious bass sound throughout South Tampa has resurfaced, and residents are frustrated about it.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
First endangered Florida panther death of 2024 reported
Wildlife officials have reported the first endangered Florida panther death of 2024.
Wildlife officials have reported the first endangered Florida panther death of 2024.
Florida bills looking to protect people who kill bears, citing self-defense
People would be allowed to kill bears on their property without permits if they feel threatened but would face more rules about reporting the incidents, under a proposal that received an initial approval Wednesday in the Florida Senate.
People would be allowed to kill bears on their property without permits if they feel threatened but would face more rules about reporting the incidents, under a proposal that received an initial approval Wednesday in the Florida Senate.
Gatorland gives update on 'Jawlene'
Gatorland gives an update on the famous alligator affectionately known as "Jawlene."
Gatorland gives an update on the famous alligator affectionately known as "Jawlene."
Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
Florida men paddleboard across alligator-infested lake to raise awareness for conservation efforts
Right before sunrise on New Year's Eve, Mason Gravely, 33, from Palmetto, and Jordon Wolfram, 32, from Lakeland, launched their paddleboards for a 34-mile trek across Lake Okeechobee.
Right before sunrise on New Year's Eve, Mason Gravely, 33, from Palmetto, and Jordon Wolfram, 32, from Lakeland, launched their paddleboards for a 34-mile trek across Lake Okeechobee.
VIDEO: Florida Bald eagle does fast breaststroke across the water with fish in talons
Have you ever seen a bald eagle swim across the water? A Florida woman captured a bald eagle appearing to do the breaststroke across the water, while it had a fish in its talons.
Have you ever seen a bald eagle swim across the water? A Florida woman captured a bald eagle appearing to do the breaststroke across the water, while it had a fish in its talons.
Australian researchers discover the largest specimen of the world’s most venomous spider
The spider, given the moniker “Hercules.” was initially delivered by a member of the public to a local hospital.
The spider, given the moniker “Hercules.” was initially delivered by a member of the public to a local hospital.