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A massive python being carried by three men through a Florida wooded area

Florida’s Six Biggest Python Captures

By Alex DeLuca and B. Scott McLendon

Jul 17, 2025

The Python Challenge is upon us! Check out the beastliest Burmese pythons nabbed in Florida to date.

2025 Florida Python Challenge: What to Know About Event

By B. Scott McLendon

Jul 10, 2025

The state is offering $25,000 in prizes for hunters who "remove" the most Burmese pythons.

A red, white, and blue umbrella held up against a mostly clear sky with scattered clouds

Will Our Fourth of July Fireworks Be Soggy in Miami?

By B. Scott McLendon

Jul 4, 2025

Miami's Fourth of July forecast calls for rain — but we might get to watch the fireworks without getting soaked.

Satellite imagery of Hurricane Helene making near Florida Big Bend

Crucial Satellite Data to Be Cut off Near Hurricane Season Peak

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 1, 2025

The cutoff was initially set for June 30. Instead, it now comes near the peak of hurricane season.

A jet takes off from the Everglades in an old photo

Friends of the Everglades Files Lawsuit to Stop 'Alligator Alcatraz'

By Alex DeLuca

Jun 27, 2025

They stopped the Everglades Jetport in 1969. Now, they're battling 'Alligator Alcatraz.'

A screenshot of "Alligator Alcatraz" merch being sold by the Florida GOP.

Florida Republicans Are Selling 'Alligator Alcatraz' Merch (Yes, Really)

By Alex DeLuca

Jun 27, 2025

If there's one thing the Florida GOP never misses, it's a chance to turn outrage into merch.

A photo of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility Will Apparently Open in July

By Alex DeLuca

Jun 24, 2025

The facilities (yes, plural) will allegedly hold more than 5,000 beds.

Miami Indivisible Calls for SoFlo to Rally for Science

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 4, 2025

The goal is to push lawmakers to restore funding to scientific organizations after cuts from the Trump administration.

Inside the Curious World of Raccoon Island, Biscayne Bay's Cutest Mystery

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 2, 2025

A tourist trend attracting visitors to tour Raccoon Island and feed wildlife there has some hidden consequences, experts say.

A utility employee works on a power line.

Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided

By B. Scott McLendon

May 30, 2025

Many residents at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) hearing in Hollywood spoke in favor of the 11.9 percent rate increase.

Looking across the swimming inlet at Matheson Hammock Park in Miami towards Biscayne Bay just before sunrise

What Saharan Dust Means for Florida Weekend Weather Forecast

By Naomi Feinstein

May 30, 2025

The dry and dusty air is making its annual trek from North Africa.

Manatee Paddy Doyle underwater looking at the camera

Elderly Florida Manatee Paddy Doyle Killed in Boat Collision

By Naomi Feinstein

May 29, 2025

The "fighting Irishman" is remembered as a social and playful fellow who was first spotted at Blue Spring in 1971.

Satellite photo of Hurricane Dorian as it threatens the South Florida coast in September of 2019.

How to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season in Florida: 2025 Guide

By Naomi Feinstein

May 28, 2025

How to prepare for and survive an active hurricane season, where forecasters expect anywhere from 13 to 19 named storms.

Aerial photo of people sitting on South Beach

New Miami Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Naomi Feinstein

May 27, 2025

Get ready for a sweaty hot girl summer.

Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024

New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect

By Naomi Feinstein

May 22, 2025

NOAA predicts three to five major Category 3 or higher hurricanes during the 2025 season.

Fort Lauderdale Activists Protest Black Bear Trophy Hunt

By B. Scott McLendon

May 16, 2025

People across Florida are protesting an upcoming black bear trophy hunt, where advocates fear hundreds of bears may be slain.

Bottles of herbicide "Roundup" sit on a shelf.

Lawsuit: Ft. Lauderdale Man Alleges Roundup Caused His Cancer

By B. Scott McLendon

May 13, 2025

A longtime South Florida landscaper is suing Bayer and Monsanto, alleging that they undersell the hazards of Roundup.

A SpaceX rocket streaking across the night sky, viewed from Miami Beach

When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025

By B. Scott McLendon

May 5, 2025

The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.

Photos show the moment the Great White Heron steps out of its cage and takes flight near Key Biscayne, finally free again.

Watch: Great White Heron Soars Free in Miami After Recovering from Rock Attack

By Alex DeLuca

Apr 25, 2025

In January, a woman witnessed a fisherman throw a large rock at a Great White Heron that attempted to steal his fish.

a woman sitting on a beach with stormy weather rolling in; a red flag in the foreground

National Weather Service Reinstates Translated Forecast Alerts After Pause

By Naomi Feinstein

Apr 24, 2025

NWS had suspended the service earlier this month after its contract with the AI-translation platform lapsed.

Environment

Alligator Alcatraz Is Polluting the Everglades

A Tribal-Led Movement Aims to Shut Down Alligator Alcatraz

Environment

Alligator Alcatraz Is Polluting the Everglades

A Tribal-Led Movement Aims to Shut Down Alligator Alcatraz

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