Alligators nest near swimmers at the Ocala National Forest's Alexander Springs Recreation Area. The threat is usually minimal but three swimmers have been bitten over the past year. Two potentially ...

A Florida woman was bitten in the head by a 9-foot long alligator while snorkeling at a park swimming hole over the weekend. Marissa Carr, 20, told Fox 35 Orlando that she feels "lucky" walking away ...

Ocala National Forest is Florida's inland natural wonder, with more than 600 lakes and rivers, 225 animal species, 200 bird species, and innumerable plants and trees. But the springs and lakes have ...