The distinctive contest not only encapsulates the spirit of South Florida, but it also makes an important difference for the ...

In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

It was the catch of a lifetime. For contracted python hunter Carl Jackson, wrangling a near record python earlier this year (Jan. 13) was likely satisfying in more ways than one. First, his struggle ...

Carl Jackson noticed something when he turned his truck around on Turner River Road in Big Cypress National Park. It was almost 4 p.m. on Jan. 13. He was on his way back to near where he had just ...

NAPLES, Fla. — Three men said how they're pumped for the annual Python Challenge invasive snake hunting event, after catching a nearly 18-foot python Wednesday night in the Big Cypress National ...

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

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida Water Management District.

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

"This was a calculated, premeditated act of pure evil." Final goodbye denied: Judge blocks accused killer's request to attend memorial A Palm Beach County judge has denied a request from an accused ...