A woman was killed by an alligator May 6, 2025, while on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. FWC estimates Lake Kissimmee has second highest population of gators in the state, with Lake Okeechobee No. 1.

State full of gators. According to the A-Z Animals Blog, the No. 1 lake for alligators in Florida is Lake Okeechobee.It is Florida’s largest freshwater lake and borders five counties. It has ...

The couple headed out on a 14-foot canoe into Lake Kissimmee, which has the second highest population of alligators in the state with more than 16,000, according to a 2024 census from FWC. It's second ...

According to the A-Z Animals Blog, the No. 1 lake for alligators in Florida is Lake Okeechobee. It is Florida’s largest freshwater lake and borders five counties. It has 9,308 counted alligators ...

This small Florida town offers visitors outdoor, waterside adventures like fishing, walking, biking, and boating on one of ...

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An unsung environmental success story has unfolded in Florida. With hurricane season is upon us, a restored river wetland ...

State full of gators. According to the A-Z Animals Blog, the No. 1 lake for alligators in Florida is Lake Okeechobee.It is Florida’s largest freshwater lake and borders five counties. It has ...

It's second only to Lake Okeechobee. According to Laskowski, Diekema was sitting in the bow of the canoe, when the alligator thrashed and tipped the boat over. The couple were sent into the water.