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The invasive Burmese python continues to plague the South Florida ecosystem, most notably in the Everglades

As Florida Python challenge begins, people want to know: How far north will snakes go? The invasive Burmese python continues to plague the South Florida ecosystem, most notably in the Everglades. The snake established its presence there years ago with no one knowing exactly how many pythons are slithering around in the swamp land. As […]

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Warm Gulf waters could help slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane before landfall

hurricane tracker Tropical Storm Debby was strengthening early Sunday as the fourth-named system of the season churned closer to the Florida Gulf Coast where it was expected to make landfall Monday as a hurricane. Debby, fueled by warm waters of the Gulf, was moving northward and will turn to the north later Sunday, the National […]

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Miss Kansas (Alexis Smith), a survivor, advocates against domestic violence

Alexis Smith, who won the title back in June, revealed during her final interview question that her abuser was in the audience at the pageant. The recently crowned Miss Kansas, Alexis Smith, says she is using her new title to advocate for healthy relationships after being surrounded by domestic violence most of her life. It […]