Anthony Talcott

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Anthony, a graduate of the University of Florida, joined ClickOrlando.com in April 2022.
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An alligator glides through the water in Florida's Everglades National Park, Friday, May 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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This Florida highway may be the best place in the state to see alligators

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While the Florida Panther is considered the state’s official animal, the alligator can easily be seen as the unofficial pick. With over 1 million alligators estimated to live in Florida, the animal is a huge draw for many, with an entire theme park being created to showcase their scaly features. However, one highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”

Rodael Hernandez checks the condition of his car after trees were damaged on his property, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Coconut Creek, Fla., after a severe storm. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Have a tree in your yard? This new Florida bill could hold you liable for damages

Read full article: Have a tree in your yard? This new Florida bill could hold you liable for damages

With less than a month until the next Legislative session in Florida, lawmakers have been busy filing bill after bill in attempts to update state law. Among the latest of these bills is HB 599 — dubbed the “Fallen Tree Act” — which was filed by Rep. Nan Cobb (R-26) on Thursday.

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in Miami, on May 9, 2023. The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing. The Associated Press obtained a copy of a letter sent Thursday to lawmakers. The letter single out a law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May that says it would be an unsafe and unsound practice for banks to consider non-financial factors when doing business. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Nearly 300 new Florida laws this year. Here’s a few that you should know

Read full article: Nearly 300 new Florida laws this year. Here’s a few that you should know

With 2024 soon coming to a close, it’s important to take a look at all of the bills that made it into law during this year’s Legislative Session.