Burmese pythons are one of the Sunshine State's most invasive species and have been an established predator in the Everglades ...

A cow attacked by an alligator in Pine Meadows Conservation Area in Central Florida was so viciously mauled it had to be ...

Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially ...

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Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill ...

Hilton Head Island resident Lisa Simmons submitted this video of a large alligator walking up to her home's front door on Circlewood Drive.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for the public’s help in documenting a shimmering, yet elusive, reptile. The rainbow snake is a large, nonvenomous ...

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.

Florida has won eight of its 49 national titles this decade and at least one in every academic season since 2020-21. The ...