Tag: South Florida
Woman Wins 2025 Florida Python Challenge After Removing More Invasive Snakes Than Anyone Else
NEED TO KNOWA woman has won the 2025 Florida Python Challenge's grand prize after removing 60 invasive snakes from…
Gator devours massive python in Florida Everglades, near Alligator Alcatraz
There are approximately 1.3 million alligators in Florida. One of them recently made a meal of an invasive,…
Judge stops work at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ What are they building there?
In a win for environmentalists, a federal judge on Aug. 7 stopped further construction at the immigration detention…
Florida residents struggle to sell homes amid painful housing market — is the state’s migration tide finally turning?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Florida saw a massive influx of new residents, specifically between January…
Are there tarantulas in Florida? What to know about these large, hairy spiders
Happy tarantula mating season to those who celebrate, which might be a very, very small group.There are 29…
Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law
Miami (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention…
Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being used to help solve Florida’s python problem
Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being deployed to help tackle Florida’s invasive python problem.The Burmese python threatens the ecosystem…
Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Federal and state officials in Florida must produce agreements showing which government agency or…
Noem says “Alligator Alcatraz” to be model for ICE state-run detention centers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says "Alligator Alcatraz" will serve as a model for state-run migrant detention centers,…
Heat advisory declared for South Florida; WPB index could reach 105
WEST PALM BEACH — Heat index values are expected to climb into the low three digits this morning…