Florida Black Bear Population Shows Sharp Decline Ahead of State Hunt
The state’s own data seems to undermine its argument that a hunt is needed to keep populations in check.
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Will Miami See the Northern Lights Tonight?
Parts of Florida were treated to the aurora borealis this week. The show appears to be over, though — for now.
Temps Dropped Into the 40s This Week, and Iguanas Are Falling From Trees
When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.
When Does It Get Cold in South Florida?
It is time to dust off your Uggs!
Miami-Dade Residents Lead Exodus From Flood-Prone U.S. Counties
It’s the first time flood-prone America has lost more residents than it gained since 2019, according to Redfin.com.
Trick-or-Treat with a Sweater: Miami Gets Its First Cold Front of Fall!
The crisp weather is expected to stick around through Halloween.
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Video: Miami Meteorologist Shaken by Hurricane Melissa Intensification
“Oh my Jesus Christ,” John Morales said when his colleague told him Melissa’s pressure prior to landfall.
Final Iguana Boss: Florida Man Claims Record With Massive Catch
While no official record exists, a South Florida man appears to have a legitimate claim with a gargantuan iguana he recently caught.
New Miami Winter Forecast Predicts Low Chance of Frozen Iguanas
The National Weather Service predicts a warmer and drier-than-average winter for South Florida.
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Never Forget When Christopher Columbus Mistook Manatees for Mermaids
On Indigenous People’s Day, let us remember that the Italian explorer was catfished by manatees.
Miami Homeowners Pay More for Insurance Than Any Other City in U.S.
Miami Tops Nation in Home Insurance Costs
Where Miami’s Soggy September Ranks Among Wettest on Record
Miami’s September Rainfall Near Record Levels
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What to Know About South Florida’s Migratory, Home-Invading Land Crabs
Everyone knows how to deal with invasive arthropods like spiders and cockroaches, but what about their much larger cousins?
Python Queen Questions Florida’s $480K Robot Rabbit Army
The University of Florida deployed 120 robot rabbits to the Florida Everglades to combat the Burmese python issue.
Video: Miami Family Finds Gigantic Python in Backyard
Miami’s snake-response team, Venom One – yes, that’s a real thing – found the nope rope just south of Miami Executive Airport.
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South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires
This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,
Florida Women Dominate 2025 Python Challenge, Break Records
A Naples woman dispached 60 Burmese pythons to claim $10,000 from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida Officials Embrace Medieval Black Bear Hunt With Open Arms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s (FWC) own survey says about three-fourths of Floridians oppose the December hunt.
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New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect
“Many of the factors we identified ahead of the season are still at play.”
2025 Florida Lobster Mini-Season: What to Know
The annual crustacean craze is upon us once again.
Alligator Alcatraz Is Setting Big Cypress’ Dark Skies Aglow
Activists worry that Alligator Alcatraz is polluting Big Cypress Preserve’s dark skies, endangering its protected species.
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Alligator Alcatraz Sparks Indigenous-Led Resistance in the Everglades
Indigenous youth and immigrant-rights organizers unite to oppose the Everglades facility, erected with emergency powers.