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Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

SWFL Inc. celebrates 2025 INCredible Awards Honorees

SWFL Inc. proudly hosted the 2025 INCredible Awards at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, bringing together business leaders, community partners, and local changemakers for an evening of celebration and recognition. The sold-out event honored outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a ...

Safe Boating week: Time for safety refreshers, equipment checks

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla ...

Explore, have fun and win prizes this summer with Parks, Points & Perks 

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and Lee County Parks & Recreation have partnered to give local residents and visitors new ways to kick off summer fun and win great prizes. Parks, Points & Perks is a new program to encourage exploration of area parks, beaches, preserves, ...

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Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In ...

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Safe Boating week: Time for safety refreshers, equipment checks

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla ...

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Tommy Bohanon Foundation kicks off free youth football camp

The annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp is set to kick off on Saturday, June 21 at North Fort Myers High School. Registration is free and openes Thursday, May 15. Student-athletes in first through eighth grades in Southwest Florida are eligible to participate. Campers will ...

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