'Jawlene' to meet the public at Gatorland
'Jawlene' is getting ready to make her public debut at Gatorland.
5 alligators found in Florida man's bathtub
A man from Saint Cloud has found himself in hot water after officers discovered he was keeping five alligators in a bathtub at his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida man found with baby gators in tub
A Florida man was cited after FWC was tipped off about someone keeping five gators in their St. Cloud home. The gators were safely returned to Lake Tahoe.
Photographer recalls photos of girl bit by gator
Florida photographer Julie White said she was with her husband at Alexander Springs taking photos when they noticed an alligator in the water, and then noticed a woman with blood on her face. Turns out, that woman had been attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling. While she didn't witness the attack itself, Julie said they saw the alligator swimming towards other people. That's when she put down her camera and began to warn then.
Jawlene, the jawless alligator, getting stronger
"Jawlene," the young alligator found without the upper part of her jaw, is getting stronger and adapting to her new home at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Savannah Boan, Jawlene's primary caretaker, provides an update on Jawlene's weight, health, and her possible future.
Neighbors torn over crocodile relocation
A massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
13-foot alligator caught in Central Florida lake
FOX 35 viewer Mark Whitmire sent us this picture, saying he caught this 13-foot monster over the weekend in a Central Florida lake. The alligator weighs about 700 pounds. Whitmire told us that he has never caught a gator this big. He did not specify where the gator was caught.
What to do when you encounter an alligator
Floridians are very familiar with alligators. The reptiles are in every county in the state and can be found in most freshwater lakes, rivers, or canals. However, it is rare that a gator will attack a human. Still, if you ever come in close proximity to one, a Gatorland expert offers tips on how to avoid them.
Crocodile sighting spooks neighbors
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
Woman 'borrowed' alligator for birthday pics
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Woman steals gator from her job
A Florida woman was arrested for stealing an alligator from her job because she wanted to take pictures with it for her birthday
Alligator with missing top snout captured
The alligator that made headlines last week for being spotted with half its mouth missing has been captured, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission confirmed to FOX 35 News.
Baby crocodile born without eyes swims around
Vision, an American crocodile hatchling at the Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary, doesn't have eyes, but continues to be "snappy" about his food, which is a good thing! (Video: Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary)
Baby crocodile born without eyes
An American crocodile hatchling is being cared for at Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary. The croc, named Vision, was born on May 10. (Video: Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary)
'Epic battle': Hunter captures 920-pound gator
Hunter Kevin Brotz with Get Bit Outdoors shares how he led a hunt to reel in a 920-pound alligator in Orlando, Florida.
13-foot alligator caught in Orlando
A Florida man is celebrating an historic catch: the second-heaviest alligator on record. A 13 foot, 3 ¼ inch behemoth weighed in at 920 pounds. Kevin Brotz led the hunt. He says reeling the gator in was scary.
Sandhill cranes helping alligator cross road
A video posted to social media appears to show two Sandhill cranes helping a young alligator cross a Florida road. Shannon Duke, who took a video of the incredible sighting, said it happened in Pine Island in Hernando County earlier this month.
Huge gator crosses road in front of family
A massive alligator was spotted crossing a trail in Lakeland, right in front of a family from the United Kingdom that's never experienced anything like it before. (Video: @michellesiefkenphotography)
Gator carries dead gator through Lake Apopka
An alligator was spotted carrying a dead alligator on its back after an apparent fight through Lake Apopka. (Video: Dawn Jarman)
376-pound gator gets a CT scan by UF vets
How do you treat a 376-pound alligator with an ear infection? Very carefully. For the folks at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, it's familiar territory. One of their more recent patients was "Brooke," a nearly 20-year resident of St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Brooke visited the college for a "thorough work-up," according to a social media post.