NAPLES, Fla. — It looks like tourists aren’t the only ones enjoying the water in Florida. Even though temperatures have dipped in the Sunshine State, that did not prevent a nearly 8-foot long ...

THE EXPERTS ABOUT GATOR SAFETY. IT’S THE TAIL END OF GATOR MATING SEASON HERE IN FLORIDA. THAT MEANS MALE GATORS ARE MORE ACTIVE, TERRITORIAL, AND THAT COULD LEAD TO MORE HUMAN ENCOUNTERS. IN GENERAL, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One question we see posted frequently on social media this time of year is: Where do I have the best chance to spot an alligator?

Winter is a great time to spot alligators in Florida due to the dry season and cooler temperatures. Alligators often cluster together in shrinking freshwater holes and sunbathe to regulate their body ...