In the week preceding Christmas, average temperatures from the Panhandle through the Keys have been as high as 7 degrees ...

The origins of Florida’s python crisis lie in the exotic pet trade of the 1980s and 1990s. These snakes were initially sold as pets but were frequently abandoned in the wild once they outgrew their ...

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

Chef Brad Leone demonstrates how to catch an invasive 10-foot python in Florida, giving tips on safety and technique.

WINK Investigates was the first to cover the FBI raid of prominent businessman and founder of Oakes Farms, Alfie Oakes, in November 2024. Our persistent team continued to dig into this story, where ...

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

APOPKA, Fla. — Florida wildlife experts are seeing a sharp rise in people surrendering exotic pets — and, even more alarming, releasing nonnative species directly into the wild. The growing trend of ...

Invasive species are a widely recognized threat to ecosystems, where they can negatively affect native species through mechanisms such as predation, competition, and ecosystem modification, including ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program awards cash prizes to python removal agents. Kevin Pavlidis was the top winner for November, earning $2,500 for removing the ...