The driver was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon and illegal narcotics, the deputies said. The reptiles, which appeared to be ball pythons, were turned over to a family member at the scene.

Alligator Alcatraz is a temporary migrant detention center in the Big Cypress National Preserve, bordering Everglades National Park. The center's location was chosen for its harsh environment, ...

A contracted hunter working deep in the swamps of Big Cypress National Preserve has helped capture one of the largest Burmese pythons ever recorded in the state, wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday.