The origins of Florida’s python crisis lie in the exotic pet trade of the 1980s and 1990s. These snakes were initially sold ...

Most shark bites in Florida are not deadly. However, there was an unfortunate 2010 attack where a 38-year-old Stuart man who was kitesurfing suffered multiple shark bites and died from his injuries.

Snakes aren't the only invaders threatening ecosystems. In many neighborhoods, invasive plants can be an equal menace.

There was a time when iguanas were admired as novelties in Florida, roaming unmolested and being fed like stray cats. No ...

Across South Florida, giant snakes that once seemed like exotic escapees are now entrenched residents, reshaping ecosystems ...

Howard Bishop Middle School showed off the talents of its students in a science-based event that encouraged problem-solving ...

President Donald Trump has called for marijuana to be reclassified as a Schedule III drug. What does that mean for Florida?

During breeding season, male green iguanas in Florida turn a bright orange color to attract females. The invasive iguana population is causing widespread problems, including damage to infrastructure ...

A large alligator nicknamed 'Godzilla' was caught on video dragging an enormous Burmese python through the water in the ...

A father and son stranded barefoot and soaking wet in a mudhole in the Florida Everglades were rescued Thursday night, when deputies spotted the fire they had lit to stay warm. The men got stuck in ...

The National Park Service is opening the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades City. This new facility replaces the previous visitor center, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irma ...

Evidence suggests pythons may be evolving to tolerate colder climates farther north. These invasive snakes are primarily established in South Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee. As sections of the ...