Has anyone living in Florida encountered an alligator?

It is estimated that there is one alligator for every 6 Floridians currently living in the State. So, the answer is yes, if you live here and venture near any body of water, your chance of seeing an alligator is very high. read more

MIAMI - The frequency of serious, unprovoked alligator bites has grown in Florida along with the state's population - but fatal attacks remain rare. Still, after a boy was dragged into the water at a Disney World resort near Orlando, as well as two separate incidents where gators were discovered gnawing on dead bodies, questions have arisen about these modern day dinosaurs. read more