Kimberly Miller

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Kimberly Miller

Donna Kalil won the bonus in May for removing 16 pythons. The annual Python Challenge, open for registration, runs from July 11-20. The South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program offers various hourly rates and incentives. Professional python hunters in South Florida are earning an additional incentive this year to bag more of the invasive snakes as the clock ticks down to July’s annual Python Challenge.

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Kimberly Miller

A weather model predicted a major hurricane hitting Florida in June 2025, which ultimately did not occur. Experts caution against relying on long-range forecasts and emphasize the GFS model's tendency to overpredict. Social media amplified the inaccurate forecast, highlighting the need to follow official sources for hurricane information. Meteorologists recommend consulting the National Hurricane Center, local NWS offices, and emergency management agencies for reliable updates.

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Kimberly Miller

During a hurricane, do not leave pets at home, especially if you live in an evacuation area. Palm Beach County's pet-friendly shelter is the West Boynton Recreational Center. Prepping for storm, get your pet an ID tag and a pet carrier. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. The key to getting through storm season is being prepared.

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Kimberly Miller

Southeast Florida home prices remain 15% above historic trends despite a slowdown in sales. Economists attribute sustained high prices to strong interest in the South Florida market. While sales have slowed, new and renovated properties, particularly those priced competitively, continue to attract buyers. Experts suggest that now is a good time to buy, dismissing expectations of a market crash.

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Jennifer Sangalang |Rick Neale |Kimberly Miller |Lianna Norman

What's on board the massive ULA Atlas V rocket? Jeff Bezos' Project Kuiper satellites. Billionaire Bezos hopes to compete with SpaceX founder-billionaire Elon Musk and his Starlink satellites. A rocket launch from Florida could potentially blast off on Monday, June 16, and be visible outside of the Sunshine State. United Launch Alliance will launch the second batch of Amazon satellites into space — and it's possible people can see the Atlas V rocket far outside of Florida.