The Cool Down11/3/2026
North Carolina woman opens door after hearing noise late at night, finds 8-foot alligator on her doormat
"My dog started barking, so I went to the front door."
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November 3, 2026Florida county turns to seized and donated properties to help house priced-out essential workers
"Once they're in, they can start building toward financial security."
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