Almost 400 people have signed up to enter the Everglades and do battle with Burmese pythons, the giant constrictors that have emerged as the latest threat to South Florida’s wildlife.
The 2013 Python Challenge, which begins Saturday, has attracted participants and media interest from around the United States for a month-long event that will feature prizes of $1,000 for catching the longest snakes and $1,500 for catching the most.
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In Florida City, Jason Leon captured the longest Burmese python recorded in Florida.
One of the best parts of the summer for me is hitting the lake with family and friends. I love relaxing on the water and feeling the sun on my skin. What I don't love is jumping through hurdles to find the safest sunscreen among all the different varieties on store shelves. This year though, sunscreen manufacturers are required to make a few important changes to their sunscreen labels. While these changes will help you Do Your Part to make the healthiest sunscreen choice for your family, there's still plenty of homework for you.
Marijuana growing is not a green industry.
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