Florida Everglades

A maleFlorida panther was released into the Everglades on April 3, 2013 after spending most of his life in captivity. (Source: FWC)

Panther Released To Everglades After Two Years In Captivity

An endangered Florida Panther was released in the Everglades after spending most of his life in captivity.

CBS4–2013/04/03

2013 Python Challenge Comes To An End

The 2013 Python Challenge ended Sunday night, wrapping up a month of competition in the Florida Everglades designed to help reduce the Burmese python population in South Florida.

CBS Miami–2013/02/11

Python Challenge Ends Sunday

The python challenge is in its final hours across the Florida Everglades for more than 1,500 people registered to hunt the huge snakes.

CBS Miami–2013/02/10

“Python Challenge” Draws Nearly 800 To Hunt Invasive Species

A month-long hunt to eradicate Burmese pythons began Saturday, attracting nearly 800 people to hunt the invasive species on public lands.

CBS4–2013/01/12

Getaway Guide: Weekend Trip To The Everglades

Whether you are a lover of nature or you’re looking for a vacation opportunity you’ve never experienced before, a weekend trip to the Florida Everglades will be an unforgettable experience.

CBS4–2012/09/22

Pythons Moving From Everglades To Concrete Jungle

Pythons have been getting a lot of attention lately. The snakes have spread across South Florida, and the nuisance has lead to a ban which has spiked a campaign from those in favor and those against the reptiles who are not native to Florida.

CBS4–2012/02/27

Florida International University wants to use the land the Dade County Youth Fair currently calls home as they look to expand. (CBS4)

FIU Expansion Means Less Room For Annual Dade Youth Fair

Since the 1970′s, 86 acres next to Florida International University have been home to the Dade County Youth Fair and Expo, a tradition hundreds of thousands of South Florida families flock to every March.

CBS4–2012/02/15

The Burmese python was one of the largest ever found in South Florida. It was nearly 16 feet long and had eaten a 76 pound deer. (Courtesy: Robert Hill, South Florida Water Management)

Study: Pythons Putting The Squeeze On Everglades Animals

The growing population of large, slithering Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades, many of them pets that escaped or were abandoned, appears to be eating its way through many animals native to the sensitive wetlands, according to a new study.

CBS4–2012/01/31

(Source: News Service of Florida) Bob Graham speaks about Everglades restoration

Former Sen. Graham Sees New Threats To The Everglades

Proposed bills that would allow for water privatization and redefining of private/public land would threaten the progress of the Everglades, according to former U.S. Senator Bob Graham.

CBS4–2012/01/17

Although pythons have been found in or near some residential areas west of Miami, there have been no reports of injuries to people. (CBS4)

Interior Secretary Announces Python Ban

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Tuesday during a trip to the Everglades a new ban that will make it illegal to import Burmese pythons and three other non-native constrictor snakes.

CBS4–2012/01/17

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