Florida's public alligator hunt is underway, and the nighttime pursuit of trophy-sized specimens in the muggy marshlands is challenging and often unproductive.

But Arianne Prevost of Satellite Beach was in the right place at the right time, and with the right people on Tuesday night during her first-ever gator hunt, as she used a crossbow to bag an 11-footer weighing perhaps 450 pounds. picked by nickcobb 2 months ago

"The tail of an alligator protruding from the ruptured gut of a python, which had swallowed its foe alive, bore witness to a fierce and unusual battle between two of the deadliest predators in Florida's swamps."

I hope it's not a dupe, but it's too good to have been missed! picked by tdiggity 2 years ago

Members of the Seminole tribe near Hollywood, Florida put an ad in a local paper. They were looking for a new alligator wrestler. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Despite heavy rains during the past month, scientists say South Florida is on its way to a serious drought. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"I believe gator wrestlers are definitely a dying breed," said James Peacock, wildlife manager at Native Village in Hollywood. "We're fading out. Just like the cowboys and Indians of yesteryear, or the Japanese samurai." picked by kxmk 2 years ago

With his piercing blue eyes and pale skin this rare alligator stands out like a sore thumb.

Weighing over 500 pounds, Bouya Blan is one of only 12 white alligators in the world. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

An unusual clash between a 6-foot (1.8m) alligator and a 13-foot (3.9m) python has left two of the deadliest predators dead in Florida's swamps. picked by topofall 2 years ago

In other news, studies show that brains of young human males are smaller than any other. "At one point, an officer asked Devries what the teens planned to do with the alligators. He said they had not thought that far ahead yet." picked by arsphidius 2 years ago

An internationally known Catholic priest sometimes called "Father Oprah" has been removed from his posts in Florida after published photos showed him lying down bare-chested in an embrace with a woman on a beach. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Officers found Beamon a few feet away from a 43-year-old, 800-pound alligator.
However, those who knew Beamon said this alligator wasn't merely any pond creature. Alfred has appeared in various commercials a movies and still earns royalty checks. picked by dollyllama 10 months ago

The Florida Board of Education officially upheld evolution yesterday.
Well, sort of... picked by rambler 2 years ago

A four-foot alligator rescued in an abandoned school on fire in western Pennsylvania may have also started the blaze... the building's owner believes the alligator started the fire by knocking over a portable heater. picked by unstablefiend 9 months ago

Fascinating views of Florida that won’t be noticed or really appreciated from ground level. picked by dsweet 1 year ago

This white alligator has it made in the shade. Without an alligator's normal dark camouflaging color, the new inhabitant at the Knoxville Zoo would not live long while exposed to predators or the sun. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Florida has just acquired what may be one of the biggest snakes in captivity. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Senate lawmakers in Florida have voted to ban the fake bull testicles that dangle from the trailer hitches of many trucks and cars throughout the state. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

A Florida man is using billboards with an image of the burning World Trade Center to encourage votes for a Republican presidential candidate, drawing criticism for politicizing the 9/11 attacks. Businessman Mike Meehan says he has put up three billboards such as this one around Orlando, Florida. "Please Don't Vote for a Democrat" reads the type over the picture of the twin towers after ... read full post picked by bingo 1 year ago

Yes, it's Florida, and it's just down the road from where I live. Maybe I'll go pick up a six pack of spirits for myself! picked by browntrout 2 years ago

Florida health officials actually stated they didn't think there was any health risks and there is zero proof. They figured they'd ban in "just to be safe". See here for Texas' ban. Info on fish. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

In Clearwater, Florida a group of people were caught on camera trying to steal an alligator. picked by speedracer 3 years ago