Florida’s Everglades is in crisis as the invasive Burmese python emerges as a new apex predator. These large constrictors ...

Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes ...

Longest python caught in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge was recorded in the Novice category. Plus a look at some of the biggest snakes ever caught.

MIAMI — On their Florida vacations, Rob Wessels and his family have pursued an array of typical outings — deep-sea fishing, a stroll at the farmers market, tanning at the pool and beach. On the most ...

STATEWIDE — It’s open season for bear hunting applications. Anyone interested in taking part in the bear hunt in December can apply for a permit beginning Friday. "Bear harvest permit applications for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bear harvest permit applications for the 2025 regulated bear hunting season in Florida open at 10 a.m. EDT on September 12 and close on September 22. A bear harvest permit is ...

Hunters and opponents alike are preparing to apply for permits in Florida’s first black bear hunt in 10 years, with applications opening Friday. The Justice Department is reportedly assembling an ...

Florida lawmakers are questioning the state's wildlife commission after an endangered giant manta ray was captured for Sea World Abu Dhabi. Advocates are also challenging the FWC's decision to allow a ...

Florida will issue permits for a controversial black bear hunt scheduled for December. The state plans to issue 187 permits through a random drawing, with permits costing $100 for residents. This is ...

A.M. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE, FLORIDIANS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO GET A PERMIT TO HUNT BEARS. THE STATE JUST RELEASED NEW DETAILS ON WHEN PEOPLE CAN APPLY AND HOW MUCH IT WILL COST. BUT AS WESH 2’S ...