The Brief
- A gator named Mr. Pickles has avoided capture behind a St. Pete bar for nearly a year.
- FWC considers him a nuisance due to his size, but locals say he’s no threat.
- Now the bar is weighing safe relocation options as Mr. Pickles remains at large.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A five-foot alligator affectionately known as “Mr. Pickles” has become a local celebrity behind a St. Petersburg bar — but his time in the spotlight may be running out.
What we know:
Mr. Pickles, a five-foot alligator, has become a well-known figure behind a bar in St. Petersburg after arriving during last year’s hurricane season as a baby. …