Everglades National Park
Coverage of Everglades National Park in the Nexus archive.
- Winner of Florida python hunting contest nabs 96 snakes: ‘I was on a mission’
The winner of Florida's annual Python Challenge eliminated 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades as part of an invasive species removal initiative. The 10-day event, organized by FWC, the South Florida water management district, and the National Park Service, offers a $10,000 prize for capturing the most snakes.
- Officials sign agreement to advance critical restoration efforts in the Everglades
Officials signed an agreement to accelerate Everglades restoration projects, including the Blue Shanty Flow-way and EAA Reservoir, aimed at restoring natural water flow. The deal allows Florida to lead efforts to remove barriers blocking water movement and improve water quality and ecosystem health.
- Man who cleared python from Everglades National Park trail has citation thrown out
Yatir Nitzany was fined $180 for removing a python from Everglades National Park, but the citation was dismissed due to being written incorrectly. Conservationist Ron Magil supported Nitzany in court, advocating for legal changes to prevent people from being penalized for environmental actions.
- Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park
Ron Magill defended Yatir Nitzany, who was cited for capturing and surrendering a python at Everglades National Park. Nitzany claimed he acted to protect the environment but faced a $180 citation under the Lacey Act and state law. The case against him was dismissed before a court hearing, but Magill criticized the legal process for punishing environmental efforts.
- Man fined for removing python from Everglades trail has case tossed
Yatir Nitzany was fined $180 for capturing a python in Everglades National Park but his case was dismissed. The incident sparked debate over handling invasive species, with conservationist Ron Magill advocating for legal changes to allow such actions.
- Slithering success: Florida conservationists celebrate record, 4-ton invasive python haul
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida removed 177 invasive Burmese pythons and 4,100 eggs during a six-month hunting season, achieving a record 8,080-pound haul. The effort used tagged scout snakes to target breeding adults, aiming to suppress local python reproduction. Notable captures include a 215-pound female python and a 19-foot, 125-pound female in Big Cypress National Preserve.
- Fire crews battle huge 5,000-acre Everglades brush blaze in race to stop rapidly spreading flames from burning nearby homes
Fire crews are battling a massive 5,000-acre brush fire in the Everglades, racing to stop the rapidly spreading flames from burning nearby homes. The fire poses a significant threat to surrounding areas and residents. Crews are working to contain the blaze.