The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient ...

Mechanical birds, bears and princesses have chirped, growled and sung in Orlando’s theme parks for more than 50 years. The ...

Bayden Armstrong is a Fall 2025 photographer for The Independent Florida Alligator. She is a sophomore Media Production, ...

KSU graduate student Ben Angalet shares his research on how alligators’ tongue glands may help them adapt to saltwater ...

The Jackson Township home's front lawn has become notable for Trump-themed political satire on past holidays. This year, the ...

The Chippewa National Forest now manages the historic Joyce Estate, once a playground for the rich and famous.

The bizarre 'crocodile' discovery triggered what police called their 'strangest appeal ever' after they began frantically ...

On Friday, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures peaking around 82 degrees. You’ll feel a nice breezy northeast wind ...

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive offers an 11-mile journey through one of Florida’s most spectacular wetland restorations, where the admission price is free and the memories are priceless.

When your food arrives, it’s presented without pretense, often on paper plates or wrapped in butcher paper. The focus is squarely on what matters: the flavors that transport you to another place ...