From Pappadeaux to Gator’s Dockside, these chain restaurants serve the best fried alligator bites with bold Cajun flavor.

Crews are working to contain a large wildfire in South Florida that has burned more than 25,000 acres in Big Cypress National Park.

Catholics can enjoy alligator meat this Lent, considered seafood by the Church, thanks to a New Orleans Archbishop.

Mr. H.'s family in Thanh Hoa province slaughtered a garfish (also known as the "Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity" fish) they raised at home to entertain guests. After the meal, 11 people developed ...

A federal hearing began for a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention site. Formerly detained immigrants testified they faced harsh restraints and ...

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Louisiana is known for being a sportsman's paradise, with bountiful opportunities when it comes to reeling in some impressive marine life. The biggest fish ever caught in Louisiana was a bluefin tuna ...

Fishing in Alabama means you’ll hear stories that impress even seasoned anglers—tales of remarkable catches that stand out across the state. Some fish aren’t just big, they’re nationally noteworthy. A ...

A state-run immigration detention center, Alligator Alcatraz, has been operating in Big Cypress National Preserve for six months. The facility is managed by the Florida Division of Emergency ...

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