Alligator in Driveway Welcome to Florida | Tampa News

A couple moving from Philly to Florida got a wild welcome when they found an 8-foot, 300-pound alligator chilling under their golf cart. The husband tried a pool noodle “nudge,” which the gator responded to with a hiss — then Florida wildlife officials swooped in to safely remove the mud-covered beast. The couple’s neighbors joked it was a “welcome to Florida” gift, while Sandy admitted it was terrifying — especially with how fast the gator could move. Claw marks still scar the driveway as a reminder: nature has its own rules, and sometimes it drops in unannounced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67f815ee673d60d5