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On Saturday September 15th anglers Erik Tietig and John Sanchez witnessed a 7' gator kill and carry away a Burmese python estimated to measure 10' in length. The anglers reported the take down occurring in the backcountry of Everglades National Park near the mangroves. 

We all know the attachment we develop with our animal friends. We grieve at their loss.  Imagine the heartache Dr. Janice Milligan and her life partner Bob Owens shared when their 13 pet alpacas were viciously attacked by neighborhood dogs.

It’s possible some members of the South Florida National Parks Camera Club might visit the North Luangwa National Park, Zambia one of these days. However, if someone can work out the communications piece on Saturday, October 6, 2018 they definitely can exchange greetings about a shared experience. Why? Because well-known local photographer Robert Chaplin has registered the Camera Club (SFNPCC) for the first time ever as participants in the Scott Kelby’s Worldwide 11th Photowalk.

Scot Peterson, the Broward County school-resource officer who was responsible for protecting students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, has been subpoenaed to appear next month before a state commission investigating the Valentine’s Day massacre that left 14 students and three faculty members dead in one of the nation’s worst mass school shootings.

Florida tourism is on pace to set an annual record, with an estimated 65.5

What started with a long wait through the security checkpoint at the gate of Homestead Air Reserve Base turned into an “explosive” event. Clara Himel, the public informatin officer, led a caravan of reporters to a distant site set up for a demonstration and detonation of 15 different explosive devices.

The Coral Shores football team received a surprise at Wednesday’s practice.

The 42nd year of Community Concerts will lead off with “Grass Roots Trio” December 9, featuring Holiday Songs, some old and some new. On January 6, “Bergmann Piano Duo” will amaze you with “American Stories” and the sounds of two grand pianos. “The Ultimate Musical Odyssey”, February 17 will keep you entertained with the electronic Vibraphone and the beautiful voice of a Broadway artist. To finish out the season, on March 17th wear your blue jeans and boots and enjoy “Evening in the Round”, Nashville to Homestead with Grammy Award winner Linda Davis.