The accident happened when the couple’s canoe passed over a large alligator, causing it to thrash and throw them out of the boat.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an official advisory urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution around waterways, particularly in the Tiger Creek area of eastern Polk County.

Recreational activities like boating, kayaking, fishing and wading are ... It said that anyone showing signs of illness should seek medical attention and any pet that appears ill should be ...

The Metroparks will soon offer classes for kayaking and tours with trained professionals for those not as experienced.