The annual 10-day competition is held to raise awareness of the Burmese python, an invasive snake, and the damage it has inflicted on the Everglades.

As the Florida Python Challenge gets closer, let's take a look at the largest Burmese pythons caught in Florida.

Readers praise and criticize the Houston ISD; question the number of criminal immigrants; talk about a health fee; and defend Greenpeace.

This year it takes place between 18th July and 10th August. People are being encouraged to take part in the Big Butterfly Count. (Image: Brian Cartwright) This event gives us all the opportunity to ...