Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Visitor Ashley Williams Averette shared on Facebook that an alligator was spotted at Lake Lurleen State Park over the weekend and urged families to be careful while camping there.

Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner, known for his early work as a TV weatherman on WCFT Ch 33 (and a memorable pie prank on live TV), died Friday afternoon amid ongoing health issues.

Local officials lowered flags to half-staff to honor his longtime support for local animal shelters and community life.

The 7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct.

3 at WAWC Healthcare (3073 Palisades Court) starting at 11 a.m. The event offers a free community walk and breast exams from Dr. Keri Chaney to honor those affected by the disease.

The UA Counseling Center (with Tide Against Suicide) is hosting Suicide Awareness Week to help students learn about suicide prevention and available resources.

This week features QPR training and therapy dogs, capped by a walk on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Student Center Plaza with free food and desserts.

The Alabama Interfraternity Council will host the Bama Runs for Breast Cancer 5K Color Run on Friday, Oct.

3 at Denny Chimes, with check-in at 1:30 p.m. and a 2:30 p.m. start; the event supports treatment through DCH Health System's Help + Hope Fund and the Pink Promise Fund.

Data from Realtor.com shows that the median home sale price in Tuscaloosa County rose 6.4% to $300,000 in June, up from $282,000 in May—single-family sales dipped slightly while condominiums surged to a median of $793,500 across 298 recorded transactions.

Tuscaloosa County High School relieved head football coach Chris Bell of his duties over the weekend amid ongoing struggles for the Northport team.

School officials plan to seek stronger support (as the program aims for renewal) moving forward.

At Bryant-Denny Stadium last Saturday, lightning delays prompted officials to enforce the 8-mile safety rule, which weather expert James Spann said helps prevent hazards — even though some fans were frustrated by the delays and a missed halftime show.

Alabama football clinched its third win — beating Florida State 50-36 at Bryant-Denny Stadium — and climbed to No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Crimson Tide will host South Carolina at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN.