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Loafer the alligator has become favorite of residents in The Villages
An alligator named Loafer, who lives in a pond in the Village of Pennecamp, has become a favorite of residents. “Loafer is named after our social group The Penneloafers and because he loafs on the banks most of the time sunning himself. During mating season Loafer leaves for a while looking for love and eventually returns,” said Eileen Witmer of the Village of Pennecamp, who submitted the photo.
🐛Strange Florida: Tussock caterpillars invade state
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pollen and lovebugs are inevitable sightings in the Florida spring, but there’s another nuisance that may be showing up on your car. Tussock moth caterpillars have returned to Central Florida. According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, these fuzzy, white-marked insects are mainly found in oak trees and hatch from their eggs in late February to early March. That means they’ll be dispersing on cars, sidewalks, porches, playgrounds and other outdoor structures.
WATCH: Alligator swims past Florida kayaking tour
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. - If you ever take a kayak tour of the Silver River in Marion County, odds are you may see a long-time native alligator. Ilissa Tate, owner of Wet Rabbit Kayaks, was conducting a tour at the Ocala spring on Sunday morning when the group came across a mama alligator as she took a peaceful swim past the kayakers.
Those less fortunate were treated to haircuts, food, goody bag and prayers
Organized by church members of Legacy View Church, the event, held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., was free and open to the homeless. The goal was to give back to the community. The refreshments were provided by church members, and the haircuts and facials were from licensed professionals. "It's a...
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