2 rescued after small plane crashes in Everglades near Homestead airport
Two people were taken to the hospital after a small plane crash-landed near the Florida Everglades. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a callRead More
Helen Killer, ‘Python Cowboy’s’ blind dog, becomes secret weapon for hunting invasive snakes in the Everglades
A python hunter has teamed up with some mighty canines to help sniff out snakes, but one of them is no ordinary hunting dog. DeepRead More
‘Might as well think big’: Burmese python hunters share thrills and challenges of going after invasive species
Catching Burmese pythons is an itch that hundreds of hunters can’t wait to scratch every year, and for 10 days this month, they’re sending theRead More
FWC trapper catches 17-foot Burmese python in Florida Everglades
A trapper in the Florida Everglades landed a colossal catch of one of nature’s vicious predators. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation’s python trapper Matthew KogoRead More
Migrant lands at airport in Everglades flying plane from Cuba
A Cuban migrant who took off from the island in a single-engine aircraft has landed in the Everglades. The pilot radioed the Dade-Collier Training andRead More
Bald eaglet released on border of Everglades National Park after months-long treatment
A bald eaglet is finally flying free months after it suffered a serious injury. The juvenile eagle was released on the border of Everglades NationalRead More
Officials break ground on construction of underground seepage wall in the Everglades
Local leaders celebrated breaking ground on a project to support Everglades restoration. South Florida water management district officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the constructionRead More
Florida Python Challenge winner removes 41 snakes from Everglades
A pair of snake wranglers were among a handful of people to win prizes for competing in this year’s Florida Python Challenge. Charlie Dachton walkedRead More
Annual Florida Python Removal Challenge kicks off
The Florida Python Removal Challenge has started, and the person who catches the most pythons will receive a large reward. The annual challenge kicked offRead More
Registration opens for Florida’s annual Python Challenge
Florida has kicked off its annual Python Challenge this week, as officials look to eliminate wild Burmese Pythons, a threat to the environment in theRead More