Invasive Species Watch: Florida Fish and Wildlife is stepping up efforts against Burmese pythons after identifying an established population in Charlotte County, with dozens of captures and reports logged since 2024. Ag Land Stewardship: Conservation Florida opened applications for its Private Lands Stewardship Program for landowners in Highlands, Polk, Okeechobee and Osceola counties, with a deadline of Aug. 31 and a focus on wildfire risk reduction and long-term habitat protection. Farm & Nursery Spotlight: Gadsden County nursery founder George Hackney was inducted into the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Hall of Fame, highlighting large-scale irrigation and millions of plants shipped statewide. Local Growth Pressure: Hillsborough County approved a special use permit for a 1,000-student K-8 private school in Lutz on land previously zoned for agriculture, drawing mixed neighbor reaction. Water & Outdoor Access: Lake Apopka’s West Shore Boat Ramp will close July 13–17 for work tied to the Ferndale Preserve project, with anglers directed to an alternate ramp. Animal Research Oversight: A bipartisan PRIMATE Act was introduced to curb importation of non-human primates for biomedical research, following federal citations tied to a Florida facility. Wildlife Tourism & Culture: Everglades City’s Wildman’s Pizza is drawing attention for python-made goods marketed as a way to support Everglades conservation.