An alligator, affectionately named "Mr. Pickles," could be facing removal from Five Bucks Drinkery in Seminole, Florida, where he has become an unofficial mascot.

An alligator lovingly nicknamed Mr. Pickles has made itself at home in a pond outside Five Bucks Drinkery in Seminole, Florida Last August, the gator found its way into a retention pond outside ...

Let him be." For now, Mr. Pickles is still cruising the canal, unaware of the fuss swirling around him. But time may be running out, as his size and visibility draw more attention and pressure to act.

Customers love Mr. Pickles, the alligator who has called a popular spot in St. Petersburg home. But now, there are growing safety concerns, and he may have to go.

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.