The alligator came within inches of Vicki Baker, 60, of Ocala. She estimated the reptile to be nearly as long as her 10-foot paddleboard. It hissed loudly at her. She said at one point it opened its mouth, revealing large teeth and its powerful jaw as it floated on the surface.
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Alachua County shows support to local farmers through a pilot grant program. One farm is using the resources to increase its profits.
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With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
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Alachua County Animal Services Director Ed Williams says the department gets a lot of calls to pick up stray dogs after Independence Day and New Year’s celebrations.
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The Alachua County Animal Shelter is asking for your help fostering and adopting kittens this summer season.
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The eight-room Thrift Boutique is located at 5403 SW Archer Road, and welcomes shoppers and pet owners Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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The UF College Of Veterinary Medicine will hold an event on June 12 where individuals can get their reptiles tagged or microchipped for free.
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As forests get paved over, the fragmented green spaces left behind provide valuable territory for local and migratory birds.
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Throughout the reserve are signage describing flora and fauna found inside the forest-like trails, alongside burrows from the gopher tortoise stand out to walkers.
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Henry, a 4,600-pound Indian rhinoceros, celebrated his 40th birthday at Carson Springs Wildlife in northeast Alachua County, his home for the last 5 years.
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