The state is also home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators, although not all live in areas affected by Hurricane Milton, which crossed central Florida Wednesday night and early Thursday.

Milton displaced people and wildlife like alligators. But "it's not a monster movie out there," and there are other reasons to stay out of the water.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida wildlife experts are warning locals in areas battered by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to avoid dark floodwaters for a hair-raising reason: alligators and snakes ...

Florida has one of the largest populations of alligators in the U.S. due to its warm climate and abundant wetlands, and is home to an estimated 1.3 million of the reptiles.

Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida on Thursday, making landfall as a Category 3 storm before weakening to Category 2. The powerful storm caused multiple deaths, displaced thousands ...

FOX 35 Orlando. Alligators in Milton floodwaters pose threat. Posted: October 16, 2024 | Last updated: October 16, 2024. Residents in Seffner, Florida say wildlife in floodwaters from Hurricane ...

DEVASTATING flooding caused by Hurricane Milton could bring another danger to affected people – alligators. A wildlife expert warned about the deadly creatures being carried miles by rushing … ...

As if Floridians didn’t have enough to worry about in the midst of Hurricane Milton, you can now add agitated alligators to the list. While millions of residents remain displaced or without ...

As if Hurricane Milton’s devastating winds and storm surge were not enough to worry about, a wildlife expert is warning of another danger— hungry alligators. Christopher Gillette, who operates ...

Florida is home to about 1.3 million alligators. Photo: Ronen Tivony/Zuma Press As Floridians emerge from Hurricane Milton , they are finding unexpected visitors in flooded streets, backyards or ...