A very different type of rescue from the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, as they helped a woman get her pet python out from underneath her car.

A Florida man pulled into a fire station after a giant python slithered into his car dashboard. Firefighters safely removed the snake.

To say 2025 was a busy news year would be an understatement. There were wildfires and hurricanes and plenty of political intrigue. We also enjoyed some memorable moments in sports and entertainment.

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