Cool weather made it difficult for a state-hired trapper to catch an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 15, 2008

TAMPA - Cool weather is making it difficult for a state-hired trapper to catch an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 14, 2008

It may be several days before a trapper can snare an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 13, 2008

TAMPA - It may be several days before a trapper can snare an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 12, 2008

Excellent article Ms. Sheets. Indeed, however misunderstood, alligators are a fascinating part of Florida's natural bounty and a rich part of our heritage. I'm so glad that your first experiences have been so positive. You've done what so many others fail to do when they come here; learn about gators from someone who knows the critters. Not only will it keep you safer, but may also create a greater appreciation for them. ...more

January 5, 2008

Seven rare albino alligators disappeared from a Brazilian university zoo, and authorities suspect that animal smugglers stole them, officials said Friday. ...more

January 5, 2008

As visitors and campers walked around the exhibits, the real star of the show was about 100 yards behind them. ...more

November 3, 2007

SEBRING — Playing Beefo Bingo at Ag-Venture at Firemen's Field Tuesday, third-graders learned that cattle provide a lot more than the beef that is for dinner. Using marshmallows for markers, the students filled in their Bingo cards as Ag-Venture volunteer Wayne Godwin named off things that had a component from beef byproducts: luggage, paints, pet food, bandages, insulin, mayonnaise, crayons, soap and candy. ...more

October 31, 2007

Highlands County third-graders are in for special treat this week and it has nothing to do with Halloween. It has everything to do with agriculture, as the young students will be able to participate in the 8th annual Ag-Venture on Tuesday at the Highlands County Fairgrounds in Sebring. The agricultural community comes together in an effort to educate children about the importance of agriculture not only in Highlands County but in the state as well as the country. ...more

October 28, 2007

For those who like to combine fishing with hunting dangerous game, the state Fish & Wildlife Commission has recently taken a step likely to add lots of interest to the annual alligator harvest, now under way and continuing through Nov. 1. ...more

September 26, 2007