Rumors that a man in the state of Florida was arrested after trying to "baptize" an alligator in a Waffle House restaurant circulated online in mid-February 2026.

In Shreveport, Lent brings a seafood shift, with local churches serving up fish fries and restaurants ready to dish out alligator as a unique Friday treat.

A 2010 letter from the Archbishop of New Orleans confirmed it: alligator is seafood under Catholic teaching, making it Lenten-approved in Louisiana every Friday.

With parade floats, global eats, and nightly entertainment, Universal’s multi-month Mardi Gras bash is a can't-miss celebration.

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One chef revealed how he makes fried nutria, a large species of rodent that is invasive in his home state of Louisiana.

Nevaeh Baker Harris is a first-year sports and media journalism major and The Alligator's Spring 2026 Student Government reporter. In her free time, she enjoys watching medical dramas, reading horror ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 14th-ranked Florida Gators on Saturday will host rival Kentucky in one of the biggest SEC matchups of the season. With SEC postseason seeding implications, as well as one of ...

This Pennsylvania fried catfish is a hidden gem, known for its crispy coating and tender flavor that keeps locals coming back ...

A close-up look at a large alligator biting, showcasing its strength and behavior in a safe, educational context. Warning. Do not replicate or reenact anything you see in these videos. These animals ...