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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Alligator on Florida golf course takes victory lap with stolen club
Footage has surfaced showing an alligator traversing a Florida pond while displaying a golf club like a trophy. Presumably, the golfer is OK. The footage, shared by WINK News meteorologist Matt Devitt, was captured at an Orlando golf course recently by a WINK viewer named Doug. 'Only in Florida,' Devitt joked via Instagram. 'I'd let him play through.' It's unclear if the alligator stole the club from a bag, if the club had been left near the pond, or if the golfer had tossed the club into the water during a tantrum. It's also unclear if the voice in the audio belongs to the golfer who lost the club. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Devitt (@mattdevittweather) While alligator sightings on Florida golf courses are fairly routine, this was extraordinary. It looks as though the gator is using the club as a snorkel or, as one follower remarked, a periscope. The top Instagram comment, predictably, reads: 'What happened to the golfer?' This article originally appeared on For The Win: Alligator on Florida golf course takes victory lap with stolen club
USA Today
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Alligator on Florida golf course takes victory lap with stolen club
Footage has surfaced showing an alligator traversing a Florida pond while displaying a golf club like a trophy. Presumably, the golfer is OK. The footage, shared by WINK News meteorologist Matt Devitt, was captured at an Orlando golf course recently by a WINK viewer named Doug. 'Only in Florida,' Devitt joked via Instagram. 'I'd let him play through.' It's unclear if the alligator stole the club from a bag, if the club had been left near the pond, or if the golfer had tossed the club into the water during a tantrum. It's also unclear if the voice in the audio belongs to the golfer who lost the club. While alligator sightings on Florida golf courses are fairly routine, this was extraordinary. It looks as though the gator is using the club as a snorkel or, as one follower remarked, a periscope. The top Instagram comment, predictably, reads: 'What happened to the golfer?'
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
'Incredible' Lightning Rainbow Strikes Florida
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Striking images and video shared on social media captured the dramatic sight of lightning and rainbows lighting up the Florida sky. The Context The southwest Florida coast was forecast to see multiple rounds of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday. The agency warned that several inches of rainfall was possible, potentially leading to flash flooding in urban areas. A photo posted to social media captures the striking moment when lightning bolts flashed beneath a rainbow-streaked sky. A photo posted to social media captures the striking moment when lightning bolts flashed beneath a rainbow-streaked sky. Matt Devitt/X What To Know The images were posted Thursday by WINK News chief meteorologist Matt Devitt on X, formerly Twitter. "WOW! Incredible lightning and double rainbow combo this evening in Southwest Florida," Devitt said of the first image. "Amazing rainbow and lightning combo illuminating the sky this evening in Port Charlotte, Florida," read his post accompanying the second. Amazing rainbow and lightning combo illuminating the sky this evening in Port Charlotte, Florida! Credit: @WINKNews viewer Katie Johnson @spann @stormhour — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) June 20, 2025 The NWS said it issued a flood advisory for the Naples metropolitan area after heavy rainfall developed. The service said this followed between 2 and 4 inches of rain. On Friday, the NWS forecast office in Miami said that more showers and thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, primarily across interior and western South Florida. Much of the region would be hot and humid, with highs in the low 90s, it said. What People Are Saying NWS Miami, Thursday on X: "A pinned gulf breeze combined with ample atmospheric moisture will result in the potential of heavy rainfall & localized flooding along the Gulf coast of South Florida as slow moving showers and storms develop. Lightning & gusty winds are also possible with storms! "Over the last several weeks, the focus of afternoon showers and storms has been across southwestern Florida while mainly dry conditions have continued along the east coast metro. Why? Slightly stronger easterly flow thanks to the persistent influence of the Bermuda High." Meteorologist Matt Devitt, Thursday on X: "Classic, rainy season day in Southwest Florida with big rainfall amounts. 2 - 5" for many communities, leading to street flooding. More storms Friday too!" What Happens Next Elsewhere in the U.S., a heat wave is expected to bake swaths of the country from the Midwest to the East Coast starting Friday, with about one-third of the country set to contend with challenging temperatures, according to forecasters at AccuWeather. Meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek that this stretch of heat will intensify over the Plains and Midwest through the weekend, shifting to the East by early next week. While temperatures are expected to ease in the middle or late next week, highs will still stay above normal in many regions, he said.
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Jurassic' moment as massive alligator interrupts play at Florida golf course
'Jurassic' moment as massive alligator interrupts play at Florida golf course Only in Florida, it seems, can a golfer be trying to sink a putt with a giant alligator strolling alongside the green. The accompanying footage was shared Sunday by Matt Devitt of WINK Weather, under the title: 'Welcome to Jurassic Park.' The encounter occurred at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto and Devitt described the gator as being 'massive.' ALSO: How fast is a grizzly bear? Montana video shows one pushing top speed We've shared the Instagram version, put to 'Jurassic Park' theme music. In the Facebook version, viewers can hear the golfer's companion issuing a profane statement as if to imply, 'It's time to get outta here.' According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligators can measure up to 14 feet and weigh more than 1,000 pounds. Adult alligators commonly prey on fish, snakes, turtles, small mammals, and birds. The aquatic reptiles typically remain in or near swamps or ponds during the day, so to encounter one in the open like this is unusual. As for the golfer in the footage, he did not appear unnerved but it was unclear if he made the putt.
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
15-foot alligator casually strolls across golf course while player putts
15-foot alligator casually strolls across golf course while player putts You may know the name "Chubbs" from Happy Gilmore, but this is more about an alligator that goes by the same name in Palmetto, Florida at Buffalo Creek Golf Course. And that giant gator has been known to take a stroll around the course sometimes, even when there are humans playing through. We've written about gators taking over golf courses before, whether it's in Gulfport, Mississippi or some giants walking around in South Carolina and yes, others in Florida. This time? Let's focus on the gator who we think is Chubbs, in a video posted by WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt. It shows the 15-pound gator walking on the course as some brave soul putts on the green, unconcerned there's the creature walking behind him. I'd be inclined to scream LOOK BEHIND YOU, but I guess Chubbs isn't there to do anything but take a walk.
