FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
Fish die-off investigation in Lakeland
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Turning tarantulas into treatment
For most people, a tarantula is a source of pure anxiety. But for King High School graduating senior Daniel Park, the venomous spider might actually hold the cure. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
For most people, a tarantula is a source of pure anxiety. But for King High School graduating senior Daniel Park, the venomous spider might actually hold the cure. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Sarasota County's new mosquito management facility features first-of-its-kind malaria testing program
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Bay Area drivers dealing with lovebug swarms as peak season returns: How to protect your car & keep them away
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
Dealing with lovebug season
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Nonprofit to transform former Manatee County Animal Services site into seabird rehab campus
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
Egmont Key restoration effort grows after Hurricane Helene devastation
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
South Tampa couple fights to save beloved palm trees from TECO removal
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Extreme drought forces Upper Peace River closure
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa environmental advocates encourage celebrating Earth Day every day: 'Clean up and green up'
Every day is Earth Day at Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Every day is Earth Day at Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Pinellas Virtual School students celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting project at Patti Johnson Farm
For this year’s Earth Day, one high school senior is looking to help benefit Patti Johnson Farm in a big way.
For this year’s Earth Day, one high school senior is looking to help benefit Patti Johnson Farm in a big way.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Mothballs found scattered at St. Pete Beach nesting site one week before protected birds arrive
Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.
Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.
FWC: Mothballs thrown on black skimmer nests
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of mothballs were found at a St. Pete Beach nesting site for protected black skimmers. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of mothballs were found at a St. Pete Beach nesting site for protected black skimmers. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Bay Area residents recognized for water-efficient landscaping amid historic drought
April is Water Conservation Month, and the driest month of the year, and this year, it comes during one of the most significant droughts in the last 50 years.
April is Water Conservation Month, and the driest month of the year, and this year, it comes during one of the most significant droughts in the last 50 years.
Country Thunder announces move to Clearwater for 2026 festival
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.