1+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) A Florida man who found and killed a nearly 12-foot-long Burmese python was told by a state agency to "put it in the trash" because "there were too many" of them for officials to handle. Wayne Gardner, now known in Charlotte County as "the snake man," encountered the highly invasive species on Tuesday, WINK reported. The snakes have been spreading beyond the Everglades and threatening native wildlife. Because of that, the public is allowed to "capture and humanely kill" pythons without permits, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Gardner said he saw the 11-foot, 5-inch reptile stretched halfway across a road as he returned home from dinner. "It was hard to miss because it stretched at least halfway across the road," Gardner told WINK. "We just stopped. I took one quick picture and realized I didn't have…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (185+ words) MIAMI VALLEY " A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren counties, as well as Randolph, Wayne, and Union counties in Indiana. It goes until 9 a.m. on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 meteorologist Ryan Marando has the latest TIMING and TRACK of the snow today on News Center 7 at Noon.. TIMELINE: Snow is likely to move in Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The heaviest snow will occur Saturday evening into the very early morning hours on Sunday. Some warmer air will get pushed northward and allow for a mix of rain and snow or a changeover to all rain for parts of the Miami Valley into Sunday morning. Some lower confidence exists with just exactly how much of the…...

2+ week, 52+ min ago (135+ words) DAYTON " The second half of this weekend is noticeably cooler as we now wait for our next system. Here's the direction we are trending. Hey it's Stormcenter 7 Meteorologist Ryan Marando. We are closely monitoring our next system arriving on Tuesday. The position of the low pressure really determines whether it's rain, snow, or a mixture. Confidence is growing for this to be an all rain system. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Before we get to Tuesday though, bundle up Monday morning. Air temperatures will be dropping below freezing, but the wind will make it feel like the low 20s. Sunshine will be out there through the afternoon. Waiting for our next system: rain or snow? [WATCH Storm Center 7 Weather on the following devices]...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (266+ words) DAYTON, OH " Snow is on the way! A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Darke, Wayne, and Randolph counties for this weekend. I expect additional winter weather alerts to be posted further east and south as we get closer to the event. Main messaging today is prepare for impacts to travel Saturday and Sunday." TIMELINE: Snow should move in Saturday afternoon and evening. It will get heavier overnight Saturday. Early Sunday morning, temperatures rise leading to either a very wet snow or a complete changeover to rain for at least the southern half of the area. Temperatures quickly fall again on Sunday transitioning us back to snow." [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] ACCUMULATION: Widespread 3-5 inches of snow looks likely for the area highlighted in dark blue. 1-3" further south. There is greater uncertainty…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) DAYTON " IBM and the University of Dayton have announced a joint research collaboration to develop next-generation semiconductor technology. A new nanofabrication facility is set to open on the university's campus by early 2027. IBM said it will provide state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment to support the initiative, estimated at $10 million. "This is an important moment for the University of Dayton," said Eric F. Spina, President of the University of Dayton. "Deepening our relationship with IBM with this research collaboration will help position UD as a leader in semiconductor and emerging technology research." "This collaboration continues IBM's tradition of bringing together industry and academia to fuel innovation," said James Kavanaugh, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, IBM. Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition, highlighted the potential regional impact, stating that the collaboration could boost the local tech ecosystem and attract…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (200+ words) MIAMI VALLEY " A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren counties, as well as Randolph, Wayne, and Union counties in Indiana. This goes into effect at 7 a.m. on Saturday and will remain in effect until 9 a.m. on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 meteorologist Nick Dunn will have the latest TIMING and TRACK of the snow tonight on News Center 7 at 11:00. TIMELINE: Snow is likely to move in Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The heaviest snow will occur Saturday evening into the very early morning hours on Sunday. Some warmer air will get pushed northward and allow for a mix of rain and snow or a changeover to all rain for parts of the Miami Valley into Sunday morning. Some…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (340+ words) DAYTON " Good evening to all of you on this Friday! Meteorologist Nick Dunn here with you to give you an update on our weekend wintry system. This has not been a very easy one to forecast with multiple shifts in the storm track and temperatures. As an avid snow fan myself, I feel your frustrations with a forecast that changes several times. However, let's dive in! [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] By late evening we find snow becoming heavy and widespread. But, notice the temperatures being a bit warmer? That will be a pivotal part of this forecast to watch to see just how warm we get into the overnight hours. While it snows, we add in gusts of 30+ miles per hour to cause reduced visibility and slick roadways. Untreated surfaces will likely turn…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago (241+ words) DAYTON " UPDATE @ 12:40 a.m. 11/30: The National Weather Service has expired the Winter Weather Advisory for the region excluding Randolph County, Indiana. UPDATE @ 7 p.m.: Snow and windy conditions will cause issues as the first round of snow impacts those north of I-70. A couple of inches of snow have fallen in Mercer County already this afternoon. Slick roads are likely there while everyone else is dry and awaits the main push of precipitation later this evening. Storm Tracking Alert: newest information as of Saturday morning [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] Winds will increase with gusts to 35 MPH possible. Snow will be heavy at times and will move in and continue through just after Midnight before mixing with or changing to rain. There are questions of how far north the rain goes. Heaviest totals will be north of US-36, where…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) DAYTON, OH " The weather will stay active across the Miami Valley in the days ahead. We have two cold fronts to get through. One tomorrow, and one this weekend. The weekend cold front will bring by far the coldest temperatures so far this season. Storm Center 7s Austin Chaney is monitoring the progression of the system and its potential impacts. Hell have the latest timing and track LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00 and 6:00 For Friday, expect rain showers and windy conditions with the first front. Rain will pass through between mid-morning and early afternoon. Only a couple tenths of an inch of rain expected. [DOWNLOAD: Free Storm Center 7 Weather app for alerts as news breaks] [WATCH Storm Center 7 Weather on the following devices] Precipitation wont be constant. These will be scattered rain showers Sunday. Scattered snow flurries and snow showers Monday....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (368+ words) DAYTON " Good Sunday evening, everyone! Meteorologist Nick Dunn here with you as we have snow showers in store tonight into Monday! Some of you have seen those first snowflakes already this afternoon, but not much is sticking yet. That changes overnight as temperatures fall! Radar shows snow showers to our northwest in Indiana and Michigan as of 5:00 PM. This will swing southeast tonight and last into your Monday morning. Snow will generally be light to moderate in intensity, but with temperatures below freezing it will start to stick. Road conditions will likely stay just wet for a few hours tonight. By late tonight into Monday morning we will potentially see a few slick spots on elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses. We do not expect substantial travel issues, but adding a couple extra minutes would be a good idea just…...