Florida

Invasive Burmese pythons are multiplying rapidly in the Everglades, prompting increased conservation monitoring near popular tourism sites across Florida.

Florida Panthers and goalie Akira Schmid avoid arbitration via 2-year contract worth $2M annually, securing roster stability for the Sunshine State franchise ahead of the upcoming season.

A Sumter County detective was arrested for misusing police databases. The sheriff suspended Flock camera access while auditing systems after the officer accessed records for personal reasons involving family matters.

Forty-nine individuals arrested in coordinated raids targeting drug networks distributing fentanyl and meth across Central Florida counties including Volusia, Orange and Flagler.

Tropical Storm Bertha impacts the Florida Panhandle as it moves across the Gulf, prompting warnings for coastal areas regarding heavy rain and dangerous surf conditions through midweek.

Authorities arrested a Stuart, Fla., mail carrier after finding 80 cats living in unsanitary conditions inside her residence following reports of animal neglect and refusal to allow entry.

The National Hurricane Center has extended tropical storm warnings into seven Florida counties as Tropical Storm Bertha intensifies off the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the region through Thursday.

Blue Angels investigate low-altitude pass in Pensacola that disturbed beach chairs; squadron prioritizes pilot and spectator safety standards following incident on Wednesday morning.

National Hurricane Center monitors developing systems in Gulf and Atlantic as moisture increases across Florida with 40-70% rain chance this weekend.

An unidentified worker died early July 10 after getting stuck in a conveyor belt hopper arm at a Deerfield Beach facility, prompting an ongoing investigation by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials.

Over 600 hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge starting July 10. The event aims to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades with $25,000 in total prizes awarded for top catches and categories.

Members of Florida Task Force 1 and 2 have returned to Miami after spending more than a week assisting with critical search-and-rescue operations following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.