1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (128+ words) Floridau2019s invasive Burmese python as well as continued development and water management threaten the stateu2019s native species u2013 including the Eastern indigo snake. Wildlife, including the Eastern indigo snake, a protected, nonvenomous species thatu2019s also North Americau2019s longest black snake, are becoming more active this…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (131+ words) As drought continues to dry out Floridau2019s landscapes and wildfires spread, smoke in the air can be hard to ignore. But experts with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say it may also be a…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (129+ words) The rainy season has arrived in Southwest Florida, bringing heavy downpours that can drop a large amount of rain in a short period. When that happens, residents may notice water collecting in swales, along roadways, or near intersections. Standing water…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (180+ words) Mark your calendars u2014 the annual Florida Python Challenge is back for 2026. Kicking off at 12: 01 a. m. on Friday, July 10, and running until 5 p. m. Sunday, July 19, registered participants in this yearu2019s challenge will get the chance to win a share of $25, 000 in prizes while removing…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (57+ words) Join us at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University for an exciting exploration into the surprising connection between Chat GPT and the human brain. How did neuroscience inspire today's revolutionary AI technology? This fascinating lecture reveals how…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (139+ words) Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) and the Charlotte County Natural Resource Department have been conducting free programs for the public throughout May. Here are those that are still available. All programs can be foundu00a0atu00a0www. checflorida. org. Free guided nature walks All…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (135+ words) There are hundreds of marine animals on exhibit in the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquariumu2019s Living Gallery of Aquariums on Sanibel Island. Many popular species, such as the Queen Conch, Horse Conch, Giant Clam, Flamingo Tongue Snail, Lined Seahorse, California Sea…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (136+ words) The Everglades Foundation has been recognized on a global stage of innovation as a 2026 Edison Awards "Game Changer" recipient for its work to restore and protect America's Everglades. The honor was celebrated during the 39th Annual Edison Awards, held April 1516, at…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (63+ words) Cape Coral Friends of Wildlifeu00a0(CCFW) has announced the return of its annual Burrowing Owl photo contest, inviting amateur photographers to participate fromu00a0 May 1 through May 17. This popular community event encourages nature lovers and photography enthusiasts of all ages to capture images…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (128+ words) One seedling. One sprout. One tree. Each green life matters. And not just because trees can be lovely to look at. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the most important service trees provide is turning carbon dioxide into oxygen u2014 providing…...