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Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal.The adult male panther weighed 166 pounds, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida panthers typically weigh between 60 pounds and 160 pounds, and most adults are recorded in the middle range.The animal was captured and biologists placed a tracking collar around its neck before releasing the cat back into the wild.ANIMAL COLLECTION ACROSS 3 STATES TO OFFER UNIQUE SCIENCE, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESThe collars allow researchers to track movement patterns, survival, reproduction and habitat use. This data helps

What happened to never going against the family? Leaders within the Cosa Nostra, Sicily’s mafia, have reportedly complained that mob recruits aren’t what they used to be, as nearly 150 people associated with the group were arrested this week. "The level is low, today they arrest someone and if he becomes a turncoat they arrest another... wretched low-level," former Cosa Nostra boss Giancarlo Romano said in a wiretapped conversation last year before he was killed in a shootout, according to BBC News. Romano also revealed that he was nostalgic for Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic "The Godfather," about a fictional mob family in New

Cam Newton, who spent the majority of his 11-year NFL career with the Carolina Panthers, is not backing down from his recent criticism of his former teammates.Newton was the first overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft and said when he arrived in Carolina he entered a locker room of "losers." The 2015 NFL MVP acknowledged his remarks were "aggressive," but he remained steadfast in his position that they were "true."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"When did we become so sensitive," the former NFL star said this week during the "4th&1 with Cam Newton" podcast. "When did we become

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly cutting thousands of probationary workers as tax season ramps up, according to The Associated Press.The announcement comes just days after the Trump administration instructed agencies to fire most probationary workers who have not secured civil service protection.The layoffs could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of people, although the exact number has not yet been confirmed, the AP reported.TRUMP SIGNS ORDER INSTRUCTING DOGE TO MASSIVELY CUT FEDERAL WORKFORCEIn addition to the probationary cuts, President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 29 that federal employees would be fired if they did not return to in-person work

Students in Iran continued to protest the fatal robbery of a 19-year-old student on campus last week on Saturday. Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, 19, a business student at Tehran University, was killed in a robbery near a campus dormitory on Wednesday, sparking protests on Friday. The protesters are accusing school officials of failing to keep students safe on campus, according to local media. The demonstrators clashed with police on Friday near where Khaleghi was killed outside a university dormitory by two unknown robbers. IRAN'S CAMPAIGN TRAIL THREATS AGAINST TRUMP MORE SERIOUS THAN PUBLICLY REPORTED, BOOK CLAIMSHe later died in a hospital.  The protesters shouted things

Maya Hawke claimed that the size of actors' social media following is becoming a big factor in some producers' casting decisions and whether a movie is able to be made.During a recent appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast," the 26-year-old actress, who is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, recalled that her parents "worked hard" to protect her privacy when she was growing up. However, she believes that actors are expected to share more of their personal lives in the age of social media and their follower count is becoming increasingly important to their careers."I think that the

More than a dozen immigration judges were fired on Friday, coinciding with President Donald Trump's promise to trim the federal workforce.A union official told the Associated Press that 13 judges who were set to be sworn in, and five assistant chief immigration judges, were fired on Friday without warning.The move comes after two other judges were dismissed this week, the AP reported. No replacements have been announced.US IMMIGRATION BACKLOG REACHES NEW RECORD OF 3 MILLION PENDING CASES: REPORTFox News Digital previously reported the U.S. immigration court backlog surpassed three million pending cases.Immigration judges currently average 4,500 pending cases each, according

The U.S. Army is redirecting millions of dollars it has collected from the Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) pay for soldiers living in barracks away from food services, according to a report. The money is supposed to help soldiers with food costs, but a Military.com investigation found that of the $225 million collected from enlisted soldiers’ BAS pay last year at 11 of the Army’s largest bases, $151 million was directed elsewhere. Enlisted soldiers receive around $465 dollars in BAS each month, according to the U.S. Army's website, and the deduction, essentially a tax on troops, is taken from that, the outlet reported. "It's

Cooper Flagg could very likely hold more than his own weight in the NBA today, but by rule, he must be one year removed from high school before going pro.So, he opted to go to Duke, and while most are predicting he's a one-and-done, that may actually not be the case.In a recent interview with "The Athletic," Flagg, projected to be the No. 1 selection in this summer's NBA Draft, made a stunning proclamation about his basketball future.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"S—, I want to come back next year," the freshman said."I still feel like a kid,"