Another reason that I do NOT live in Florida, LOL! I’d take on a Wisconsin Black Bear before a ‘gator!
Mindless eating machines. With a Black Bear, mostly they want to just get away from you! :)
I live on Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis, TX (front door 30 feet from lake shore). We have seen 8 footers in our canal by our dock. Neighbor across the lake had a 12 foot gator sunning on her beach. Another neighbor took his boat up the Nueces River and saw a 13 footer.
I really watch my dog.