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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee (FWC) announced the winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ on Wednesday. The challenge is a 10-day competition depicting 934 participants from 30 provinces, including Canada, to support the conservation of the Everglades. This year, the candidates removed 294 invasive Burma Pisons from South Florida. These non-native species pose a serious threat to the wild wildlife that inhabits this area. “The record number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during this year’s competition is a major victory for native wildlife. Over 1,400 pythons have been removed at all…
MIAMI – The owner and captain of a scuba charter boat in South Florida have been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for lying to the US Coast Guard and fraudulently obtaining a Covid-19 relief fund. US District Judge Irene M. Cannon sentenced Dustin Sean McCabe, 50, to 100 months in prison. This cited the term of office beyond the guidelines of a federal ruling – his “reckless conduct” and the “terrifying circumstances” surrounding the death of the victim. The federal ju judge found McCabe guilty on Seaman’s manslaughter charge in March 2025, making false statements to…
LOUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) – A celebratory trip to Florida ended in a tragedy when a 14-year-old girl was killed and her 16-year-old sister was seriously injured in a personal crash on a ship. NBC affiliate WTVJ reported that the girls slammed the ship into a waterway dock within the Fort Lauderdale waterway around 3:30pm on Tuesday. According to the news station, 14-year-old Rachel Nisanov was killed in a crash. Aviva Nisanov, 16, who ran a private ship, was taken to hospital. (WTVJ) “They came back to the dock from what I understand, they lost control, they ran into the dock,…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A central Florida-based vacation rental company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this month. NBC’s affiliate WBBH reported that its IPG franchise is facing increasing numbers of lawsuits. Investors are now purchasing contracts to manage vacation rentals while processing payments. Some investors complained that the company delayed or stopped paying for them. An investor in the IPG franchise told WBBH it has been several months since the company paid her something. She estimated her family was out of more than $200,000. Authorities announce new name for Tampa’s Amalie Arena “It’s a huge amount of money. It’s a…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced it has officially received more than 100,000 applications from patriotic Americans who want to join ICE and eliminate the worst people of the worst crimes from the United States. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem recently announced that Ice has waived the age limit for new applicants, so many more patriots are eligible to participate in ICE on a mission to arrest murderers, pedophiles, gang members, rapists and other crime violation aliens from the streets of America. All ICE law enforcement recruits must experience medical screening, drug screening and complete…
In July 2015, Florida Eable, Inc. (D/B/A Eable United) has been created. Their goal is to help individuals with disabilities save private funds to cover the costs of supporting health, independence and quality of life. Now, in 2025, the Florida Disability Community announces on National Savings Day, August 14th that United, the state’s official program, revealed that 14,000 account holders have saved more than $130 million in total. A competent United account allows disabled Floridians to save up to $19,000 a year while maintaining supplemental security income and public interest eligibility such as Medicaid. Family and friends can help maximize…
Placida, Fla. (WFLA) – Three people were arrested on Saturday for choosing palmetto berries, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office answered a call about 7pm reporting a suspicious vehicle parked in a bush near Brig Circle East in Pracida. On the scene, lawmakers said they found three people: Maria Inez Sanchez, Amilka Mezia Sanchez and Mrs. Martinez Epinosa. In Florida, harvesting harvested palmetto berries requires both permission and written permission from the landowner. Even on your own land is illegal without permission. Deputies said they searched the vehicle. There, we found three large garbage bags filled…
Anne D’Hynenzio from Apsion Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is currently offering a service that allows Prime members to order blueberries and milk at the same time as batteries, t-shirts and other basic items. Online Juggernaut said on Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns now have access to fresh groceries with free same-day delivery service on Prime members’ orders of $25 or more, with more than 2,300 by the end of the year. The move is one of the most important grocery expansions for online retailers as Amazon introduces thousands of fresh produce…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida’s top health officials have joined social media to express his support for residents who are consuming undebilitated milk due to potential health benefits and protective factors. “Floridians have the freedom to choose informed health,” Florida surgeon General Joseph A. Radapop said in a post in X. Ladapop’s comments come days after Florida’s Department of Health reported that 21 people, including six children under the age of 10, have been ill with E. coli infections associated with a raw milk producer in News Myrna Beach. Seven people have been hospitalized since January. Florida law requires raw…
Orlando’s Magical Dining celebrates 20 years in 2025, but this year, the Good Salt Restaurant Group, featuring four restaurants, is celebrating several special anniversary. “It’s been ten years for us,” Cooper says proudly. “And 25 for Sate Sushi. So we’re celebrating too.” According to chef/partner Michael Cooper, smoke from the oven gives the fatty pork a great depth with this limited pre-run appetizer. You will find it in the Osprey during the magical meal run. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) This is just one reason why we’re adding something special to Osprey’s menu this year. The press conference was set to…