 
                                                  
      Miami construction workers discover massive 14-foot Burmese python
A construction crew in Pinecrest found a 14-foot Burmese python on U.S. 1, prompting police to capture the invasive snake.
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      A construction crew in Pinecrest found a 14-foot Burmese python on U.S. 1, prompting police to capture the invasive snake.
 
                                                  
      Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.
 
                                                  
      Taylor Stanberry removed 60 invasive Burmese pythons and claimed the $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize.
 
                                                  
      The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced a record-breaking Burmese python season.
 
                                                  
      Florida officials unveiled the 2025 Python Challenge to fight invasive pythons and protect the Everglades.
 
                                                  
      Morgan Rynor reports the annual snake hunt is part of a broader conservation effort to protect the Everglades from invasive Burmese pythons.
 
                                                  
      The demonstration was part of the kick off announcement for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge which will be held in July.
 
                                                  
      Florida scientists got more than they ever imagined when they actually came across a Burmese python eating a full-grown deer.
 
                                                  
      Ronald Kiger, who caught 20 Burmese pythons, won $10,000. Donna Kalil got a $2,500 prize for catching 19 snakes.
 
                                                  
      A recent study found that climate change could make the entire continental United States hospitable to Burmese pythons by 2050.
 
                                                  
      In the dead of night, hunters go deep into the Florida Everglades, searching for the invasive Burmese pythons that are eating up mice, rabbits and other prey.
 
                                                  
      Those participating in this year's Florida Python Challenge have until Sunday evening to bag as many of the invasive Burmese pythons as they can
 
                                                  
      Florida's annual Python Challenge in the Everglades will run August 9-18.
 
                                                  
      Registration for the annual snake hunt is now underway.
 
                                                  
      The 10-day competition runs August 4-13
 
                                                  
      The python that was captured is nearly three times longer than the average invasive python caught in the state.
 
                                                  
      The 10-day competition runs August 4-13
 
                                                  
      A new report has found that Florida's Burmese python problem is still one of the most challenging invasive species management issues in the world.
 
                                                  
      According to FWC, the snake was seen slithering near a residential complex on 114 Avenue.
 
                                                  
      State wildlife officials want more money to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons and increased penalties for people who illegally import and release venomous reptiles.
 
                                                  
      Matthew Concepcion was awarded the $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize for capturing the most Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition
 
                                                  
      Participants removed 231 Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition.
 
                                                  
      Competition eliminates large invasive snakes that threaten native wildlife in Florida's Everglades.
 
                                                  
      Competition begins Friday to eliminate large invasive snakes that threaten native wildlife in Florida's Everglades.
 
                                                  
      Two nests with nearly 100 eggs were found, most had hatched
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Officials say at least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured after a sudden drop in altitude forced an emergency landing in Florida.
 
                                                  
      Wenski has led South Florida's Catholic community since 2010 and is the fourth Archbishop of Miami.
 
                                                  
      A Fort Myers man was arrested after he allegedly made online death threats to Immigration and Customs enforcement officers, according to DHS.
 
                                                  
      The attorney for the company that owns the barge involved in the deadly Miami Beach sailboat crash says there was no negligence.
 
                                                  
      Wenski has led South Florida's Catholic community since 2010 and is the fourth Archbishop of Miami.
 
                                                  
      The Miami Dolphins and longtime general manager Chris Grier have mutually agreed to part ways after 26 years with the organization.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Officials say at least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured after a sudden drop in altitude forced an emergency landing in Florida.
 
                                                  
      A Fort Myers man was arrested after he allegedly made online death threats to Immigration and Customs enforcement officers, according to DHS.
 
                                                  
      A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
 
                                                  
      Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
 
                                                  
      A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
 
                                                  
      The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
 
                                                  
      The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      The United Nations human rights chief says the Trump administration "must halt" strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent "extrajudicial killing."
 
                                                  
      President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
 
                                                  
      President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
 
                                                  
      The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
 
                                                  
      Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
 
                                                  
      Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal.
 
                                                  
      Jim interviews the attorney for historian Marvin Dunn, who is suing Miami Dade College over that land transfer.
 
                                                  
      Jim talks one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries from New York, the U.S. House Majority Leader.
 
                                                  
      Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller about the allegations by DeSantis's DOGE committee that there is waste, fraud and abuse in Broward County.
 
                                                  
      With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
 
                                                  
      A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
 
                                                  
      "They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
 
                                                  
      Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
 
                                                  
      The Coral Gables resident, who owned a real estate management company, rarely talked about the disease that would take his life.
 
                                                  
      These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
 
                                                  
      From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
 
                                                  
      Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
 
                                                  
      For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
 
                                                  
      Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
 
                                                  
      Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
 
                                                  
      The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
 
                                                  
      Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
 
                                                  
      Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
 
                                                  
      Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
 
                                                  
      Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
                                                  
      Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
 
                                                  
      Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
 
                                                  
      June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
 
                                                  
      Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.