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WATCH: Osceola deputy wrangles alligator with bare hands, gives it ride in patrol car
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WATCH: Osceola deputy wrangles alligator with bare hands, gives it ride in patrol car

Osceola County deputies captured an alligator by hand and gave it a ride in a patrol car before releasing it at Lake Cecile.

November 02, 2026 at 3:04 pm EST
Flood Watch issued for most of Central Florida

Flood Watch issued for most of Central Florida

Share severe weather photos and videos with Channel 9

Share severe weather photos and videos with Channel 9

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Brevard County residents post makeshift no-wake signs as floodwaters surround homes

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Driver and dog rescued from tractor-trailer after I-75 crash in Marion County

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Brevard Public Schools will close all campuses on Tuesday due to flooding

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Seminole County opens sandbag operations Monday due to heavy rain

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