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Woman bitten in leg by alligator at park in Inverness: FWC

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INVERNESS, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a woman was injured after an alligator attack in Inverness on Saturday.

FWC said that on May 23, around 6:15 p.m., they received a call for service at Wallace Brooks Park reporting an alligator attack. The report said a woman was bitten on her leg by an alligator while swimming.

Officials said the woman was transported to receive medical care.

FWC said an alligator trapper was dispatched and removal efforts are ongoing.

Husband cooperated with police in case of four Plant City deaths: Attorney

Search warrants filed by the Plant City Police Department provided more information on the shooting that left four dead in May.

Attorney says husband cooperated with police in case involving four deaths in Plant City