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A spiny, green, and gray iguana stares with a piercing eye.

Did Florida Officials Just Kill More Than 5,000 Frozen Iguanas?

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution

hi-rise condos and skyscrapers from Miami's skyline stand behind a foreground of blue water

When Will Miami’s Historic Cold Front Finally End?

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 3, 2026

The National Weather Service says reprieve is in sight, with Tuesday’s high expected to be in the upper 60s.

profile view of the front half of a fine looking green iguana (nice dewlap!) perched on what looks like a dock railing

Why Do Florida Iguanas Fall From Trees When it’s Cold?

By B. Scott McLendon and OthersFebruary 2, 2026

When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.

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a black bear cub stands on a pine tree limb

Florida Releases Kill Count for 2025 Black Bear Hunt: What to Know

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 1, 2026

Hunters “harvested” (killed) dozens of Florida black bears during the statewide, state-sanctioned December hunt.

hi-rise condos and skyscrapers from Miami's skyline stand behind a foreground of blue water

Miami’s Chilly New Year’s Eve Forecast: What to Know

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 30, 2025

It’s time to dust off those Uggs, ladies!

Manatees touching noses.

Inside the Wet, Wild, Gnarly Manatee Orgies of South Florida

By Alex DeLucaDecember 23, 2025

If you see a group of manatees piled on top of one another, don’t panic!

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photo of a Florida black bear on top of a trash bin

Florida Bear Hunt to Take Place in December After Judge Rejects Injunction

By Mitch PerryNovember 28, 2025

Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade is now set for December 6–28.

a Florida black bear lounges on the thick limb of a pine tree

Florida Black Bear Population Shows Sharp Decline Ahead of State Hunt

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 17, 2025

The state’s own data seems to undermine its argument that a hunt is needed to keep populations in check.

Screenshot of a graphic showing Northern Lights forecast for October 10-11, 2024

Will Miami See the Northern Lights Tonight?

By Tom FinkelNovember 13, 2025

Parts of Florida were treated to the aurora borealis this week. The show appears to be over, though — for now.

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A snowman made of sand sits on a sunny beach.

When Does It Get Cold in South Florida?

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 10, 2025

It is time to dust off your Uggs!

A blue Metromover train rides along the tracks in Miami

Miami-Dade Residents Lead Exodus From Flood-Prone U.S. Counties

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 7, 2025

It’s the first time flood-prone America has lost more residents than it gained since 2019, according to Redfin.com.

A carved pumpkin smiles from a small stairwell

Trick-or-Treat with a Sweater: Miami Gets Its First Cold Front of Fall!

By Alex DeLucaOctober 31, 2025

The crisp weather is expected to stick around through Halloween.

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John Morales with his hand on his forehead as he stands in front of his "Tracking Hurricane Melissa" screen with the Caribbean.

Video: Miami Meteorologist Shaken by Hurricane Melissa Intensification

By Naomi FeinsteinOctober 29, 2025

“Oh my Jesus Christ,” John Morales said when his colleague told him Melissa’s pressure prior to landfall.

Depicted is a screenshot of an Instagram post showing Andrew Morales holding a giant iguana in both hands.

Final Iguana Boss: Florida Man Claims Record With Massive Catch

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 16, 2025

While no official record exists, a South Florida man appears to have a legitimate claim with a gargantuan iguana he recently caught.

color aerial shot from high over downtown Miami with view of ocean, buildings, and streets on a beautiful sunny day

New Miami Winter Forecast Predicts Low Chance of Frozen Iguanas

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 15, 2025

The National Weather Service predicts a warmer and drier-than-average winter for South Florida.

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split screen of columbus and a manatee

Never Forget When Christopher Columbus Mistook Manatees for Mermaids

By Alex DeLucaOctober 13, 2025

On Indigenous People’s Day, let us remember that the Italian explorer was catfished by manatees.

lightning strikes in the clouds hovering above the Miami skyline at night

Miami Homeowners Pay More for Insurance Than Any Other City in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 2, 2025

Miami Tops Nation in Home Insurance Costs

Depicted is a street inundated with rain water

Where Miami’s Soggy September Ranks Among Wettest on Record

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 1, 2025

Miami’s September Rainfall Near Record Levels

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A blue land crab is pictured outside its underground burrow.

What to Know About South Florida’s Migratory, Home-Invading Land Crabs

By B. Scott McLendonSeptember 3, 2025

Everyone knows how to deal with invasive arthropods like spiders and cockroaches, but what about their much larger cousins?

Depicted is a robot bunny University of Florida researchers made to detect Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades.

Python Queen Questions Florida’s $480K Robot Rabbit Army

By B. Scott McLendonSeptember 2, 2025

The University of Florida deployed 120 robot rabbits to the Florida Everglades to combat the Burmese python issue.

A coiled Burmese python is pictured in the grass.

Video: Miami Family Finds Gigantic Python in Backyard

By B. Scott McLendonAugust 28, 2025

Miami’s snake-response team, Venom One – yes, that’s a real thing – found the nope rope just south of Miami Executive Airport.

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dramatic nighttime photo of a fire in the Everglades, showing stars, flames, and a tall tree in the middle ground

South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires

By B. Scott McLendonAugust 21, 2025

This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,

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