Incredible bravery was on display in Florida as a courageous teenager defied the odds and fought off an alligator that had latched onto her, showcasing not only her quick thinking but also her ...

Orange County officials signaled Tuesday they want to step away from immigration detention responsibilities and made it clear they will not use local correctional officers to transport undocumented ...

Hundreds of immigrants with no criminal charges are being held at a state-run immigration detention camp in the Florida ...

A local Democratic state lawmaker suing the state to gain full access to Alligator Alcatraz is unlikely to get a final ruling ...

The county is looking at modifying another agreement related to housing undocumented immigrants at its correctional facility ...

Members of the Miccosukee Tribe are trying to join a lawsuit challenging an immigrant detention center in the Everglades.

After months of negotiations, the University of Florida and the University of Florida Police Department agreed on a new ...

If an alligator poses a threat to people, pets or property, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). The FWC will dispatch a licensed trapper if needed.

A political activist and constituent of Republican House Speaker Daniel Perez is organizing a “State Emergency Town Hall on ...

In these situations, wildlife officials urge caution as displaced animals may appear in neighborhoods, parks, and roadways.

DeSantis cut the ribbon at Hendry County’s newly completed C-43 reservoir, a $500 million project capable of storing 55 ...

A 63-year-old migrant detained at Florida 's controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility is pleading for the ...