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Large alligator is pursuing canoers and kayakers in Florida springs, park warns
One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the ...
The Hidden Dangers of Outdoor Adventures in Florida
During a single week this month, two people were killed by wildlife in Florida. The first was Robert Markel, who was killed ...
Massive alligator chasing kayakers forces closure of popular Florida springs, Forest Service says
A large alligator forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway in Ocala weeks after a deadly attack elsewhere in Central Florida.
An Alligator Is Targeting Paddlers in Florida, So Officials Closed the Waterway
The U.S. Forest Service closed part of Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest when a 14-foot gator got aggressive during ...
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‘Actively made contact with canoes:’ Parts of Juniper Springs closed due to ‘nuisance alligator’
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Portions of Juniper Springs have been closed due to a “nuisance alligator” that has made contact with canoes and kayaks in the area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Timeline: A rolling history of Central Florida’s attractions industry
The arrival of railroads, leisure travel and air-conditioning jump-started the Sunshine State ahead of the 1971 arrival of ...
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Giant Alligator Forces Temporary Closure of Waterway at Florida's Juniper Springs
On Monday, a section of the waterway located in Juniper Springs Recreational Area within Ocala National Forest in Florida was ...
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Do you believe the tales of alligators in Cascade Lake?
May 14, 2025, in Rochester. Small print on the bottom reads, "Be watchful of alligators around Cascade Lake." ...
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James Bickerton
James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined ...