TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis shared the spotlight Tuesday with an 11-foot Burmese python, making it clear the fight to protect the Everglades from invasive species only continues.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man is doing his best to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Aaron Mann captured 87 pythons in July as a part of the South Florida Water Management ...

The governor will be joined by Roger Young, Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

University of Florida scientists have statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw hundreds of participants compete to remove the invasive species from South Florida. Hunter Tom Rahill won the $10,000 grand prize for catching the most snakes, ...

The South Florida Water Management District's python incentive program has eliminated nearly 100 Burmese pythons in six months. Matt Kogo removed 13 pythons in June, earning a $1,000 award. The ...

Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) python removal contractor Guillermo Tapanes captured a Burmese python and its nest containing about 20 eggs in Cutler Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday highlighted the state’s ongoing Everglades restoration efforts and removal of invasive Burmese pythons. At an appearance in Stuart, Florida, DeSantis ...