Event Brief
Florida’s 1.3M Alligators: Gator-Phobia Explained
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Florida’s population tops 23M as experts note 1.3M alligators statewide—why they’re common and how to coexist safely.
WHO: Florida wildlife experts and state residents/newcomers
WHAT: Public guidance addressing gator-phobia amid Florida’s estimated 1.3 million alligators
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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