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, ...

Meet an active snake species that never sits still and thrives on climbing and exploration.

A half-mile out-and-back trail takes you to the preserve's highest point, offering panoramic views of Lake Apopka and even ...

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 ...

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 ...