Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife ...

Florida's annual Python Challenge returns July 10 through July 19, offering $25,000 in prizes while encouraging the public to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

The Florida Python Challenge begins July 10 and gives participants the opportunity to remove invasive Burmese pythons from ...

For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...

The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

Steve Maugeri joined the CBS News Miami team in April 2024. Steve has always loved the beach and is excited to live this close to the ocean within a major city as well! EVERGLADES - Those ...

"This is a South Florida problem that is rapidly turning into a Central Florida problem." ...

It's official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner. The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt, ...

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...

Dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge have been announced. The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida. Participants must complete ...

Eating its prey can be a process for a python, which is why it relies so heavily on its jaw to get the job done, including ...