Experts are warning that plans for a hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach County could severely damage the Florida Everglades due to its high water and electricity demands.

An Australian tree species has been dropped from aeroplanes over Florida's Everglades, likely as part of an ecological or restoration effort.

A Burmese python breeding hotspot has been confirmed outside the Everglades in Florida, raising concerns among wildlife experts about a potential wider spread of the invasive species.

Florida has launched its annual Python Challenge in the Everglades, offering hunters up to $10,000 for giant pythons. The initiative aims to control the invasive snake species, with restrictions on firearms and drones.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of an immigration detention center in the Everglades, stating that the facility, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' no longer held detainees and had fulfilled its emergency role.

Giant Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are not only consuming local wildlife but are also actively transforming the ecosystem by spreading seeds, impacting the natural environment.

Wildlife officials in Florida's Everglades have discovered a nest containing 120 Burmese python eggs, highlighting the ongoing challenge of managing invasive species in the region.

ScreenRant has released an exclusive clip from "The Python Hunt," a documentary that follows Floridians as they compete to remove invasive python species from the Everglades.

Billionaires in Palm Beach are engaged in a public dispute over who is genuinely protecting the Everglades.

A years-long battle between a celebrated hydrologist and a respected environmental juggernaut led to accusations about political motivations and stealing trade secrets

The winner of this year's annual Florida Python Challenge successfully hunted and eliminated 96 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

A 1992 hurricane, Andrew, may have played a crucial role in the widespread proliferation of giant Burmese pythons across Florida's Everglades, contributing to one of America's most severe invasive species crises.

A pizzeria in Florida has found a unique way to help combat invasive pythons in the Everglades by offering free pizza to customers who bring in captured snakes.

Florida is organizing a hunt for giant invasive snakes in the Everglades, offering a $10,000 prize to participants who help remove the large species from the ecosystem.

Vendors have been instructed to begin dismantling Florida's state-run immigration detention center in the Everglades, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' days after all detainees were transferred out.

Environmental groups suggest that the anticipated closure of the Everglades detention center is not coincidental, citing specific timing. They imply the decision is strategically linked to environmental concerns.

Wildfires in South Florida's Everglades have spread, burning through 45 sq km (11,000 acres) of land and producing significant smoke plumes as emergency crews work to contain them.

A Kick streamer known as Clavicular is facing investigation and a strong warning from the Florida Attorney General for allegedly shooting an alligator in the Everglades during a live broadcast.

US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard “80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said. In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said. The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it. “I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. “This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. “The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.” According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America. Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores. In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.” In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels. “The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale. “I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.” On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals. Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California. On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13. “This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy. “Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.” Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25

Florida's Everglades district is using AI-powered, solar-powered robot rabbits that mimic prey with heat and scent to lure and detect invasive Burmese pythons, alerting officials for removal.

Scientists in Florida are employing captive female Burmese pythons as live lures to locate invasive males in the Everglades, also utilizing artificial intelligence to sift through camera images for sightings.

A Florida restaurant is offering free 'python pizza' to individuals who bring in a Burmese python caught in the Everglades, as an incentive to control the invasive species.

Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates are demanding an inquiry into the damage caused by Florida's recently closed 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in the Everglades.

Florida officials announced that the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in the Everglades has been emptied, citing concerns that a hurricane could level the center, which faced controversy since its opening.

“Looksmaxxing” influencer Braden Eric Peters, known as Clavicular, has been given probation in a misdemeanor case after a video showed him repeatedly shooting an alligator in the Everglades.

Two significant wildfires are actively burning in Florida's Everglades, the state's largest natural ecosystem. The blazes have already consumed thousands of hectares of land.

A Czech reporter visits Florida's Everglades National Park to investigate the actual danger posed by alligators, challenging common fears about the reptiles.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular was filmed unloading a clip on a dead alligator in a Florida swamp while cruising through the Everglades on an airboat.