Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails

A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.

New sensor reveals hidden microplastics in water
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Plastic pollution is a problem all around the world, especially microplastics which can affect the environment and human health. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Hillsborough County neighbors share concerns over large Two Rivers Ranch development at informational meeting

Dozens of residents in a rural part of Hillsborough County are pushing back against the proposed Two Rivers Ranch development that would bring nearly four-thousand homes to the community.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill

Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.

Extreme drought continues across Tampa Bay
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Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports. 

Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved

A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.

Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events

Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.

'Extreme' water shortage triggered in Tampa Bay area: What residents need to know

The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.