Sept. 15 (UPI) --A Florida woman taking her dog for a walk near a creek ended up punching an alligator in the face to rescue the canine from the predator's jaws. Land O' Lakes resident Danie Wright ...

LAND O'LAKES, Fla. (WTSP/CNN Newsource) - Alligators are a common sight in Central Florida, and small dogs often fall prey to these predators. However, one dog owner took matters into her own hands to ...

In Florida, being mindful of alligators is considered the norm. After all, sometimes they show up in a pool, crossing the street or − ack! − in someone's living room. One recent alligator was spotted ...

Pets provide endless love, companionship, and a chance to bond with something that won’t judge you for your foibles. Sometimes they’re recognized as emotional support animals and get to accompany ...

A nuisance alligator measuring more than seven feet long was removed this week from the Herons Landing community in Viera.