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How many times have alligators killed people in Florida? Here’s the count so far
In both cases, the victim was killed by an alligator while trying to evade police in local waterways. Certain lakes in Florida also present more risk than others, with Lake Okeechobee and Orange ...
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Florida's Largest Freshwater Lake Called Its 'Inland Sea' Draws In Fishing Fanatics Across America
There are destinations in Florida where visitors can see alligators in roadside stops, but Lake Okeechobee offers one of the best opportunities to see these massive reptiles in the wild.
How Everglades National Park came to preserve the great 'River of Grass'
A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.
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The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928
In the summer of 1928, heavy rainfall raised Lake Okeechobee’s water level three feet above normal. And in the fall, a hurricane smashed the coast of Florida. The impact flooded Lake Okeechobee.
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As New Algae Bloom Spreads Across Lake Okeechobee, Florida Urged to Set Standards Critical to Protecting People, Wildlife From Harmful Toxins
The request comes after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced on May 5 that, even as a 500-square-mile algae bloom is spreading across Lake Okeechobee, it would not set legal ...