A 600-pound alligator was captured in Sarasota County after appearing on a porch and road, sparking a safety response.

A 14-foot, 600-pound alligator was captured in Sarasota County, Florida, on December 3, 2025, after being spotted on a residential porch and later seen in the middle of a road. Seven deputies and a trapper worked together to safely subdue and relocate the animal to an alligator farm. The incident, which triggered a home alarm and prompted a public safety response, underscores growing wildlife-human encounters in urbanizing areas. No injuries occurred, and authorities urged caution when encountering large alligators.