The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.

While a bare majority favors decriminalization, support falls well shy of the needed 60% to amend Florida's Constitution by referendum. A poll released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows support ...

December's Florida python champ hauls in 17 snakes Hunter Kevin Pavlidis wins big in December's python elimination challenge by capturing 17 Burmese pythons, including the longest one at 17 feet, 3 ...

La Niña is influencing this winter's weather, contributing to colder air reaching southern states. The climate pattern is expected to shift to ENSO-neutral conditions by early spring. An ENSO-neutral ...

Palm Beach County is opening a cold-weather shelter in Belle Glade due to dropping temperatures. A cold front is expected to bring temperatures into the 40s overnight near Lake Okeechobee. The ...