Florida State Fair brings holographic show of Florida's farming history to life
As exciting as the midway can be, the heart of the Florida State Fair comes from down on the farm. Agriculture is a huge part of the fair.
As exciting as the midway can be, the heart of the Florida State Fair comes from down on the farm. Agriculture is a huge part of the fair.
City of North Port working to preserve land and protect Florida ecosystems with new team
As they make their way along a trail, Stefan Kalev and his co-workers are working to identify animals that call this piece of land in North Port, home.
As they make their way along a trail, Stefan Kalev and his co-workers are working to identify animals that call this piece of land in North Port, home.
Regenerative Agriculture helping citrus growers plagued by devastating 'greening'
Citrus grower Chuck Bellamy was close to giving up five years ago. The citrus disease called "Greening" was devastating his grove near Inverness until he made a change.
Citrus grower Chuck Bellamy was close to giving up five years ago. The citrus disease called "Greening" was devastating his grove near Inverness until he made a change.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
DeSantis funds $10M to combat harmful algae blooms like red tide
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday nearly $10 million for state programs to combat harmful algae blooms, like the red tide seen on Tampa Bay beaches every year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday nearly $10 million for state programs to combat harmful algae blooms, like the red tide seen on Tampa Bay beaches every year.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Duke Energy tests solar farm floating on water in clean energy pilot project
A solar farm on water instead of land may be the future of clean energy.
A solar farm on water instead of land may be the future of clean energy.
Hundreds of Florida ranchers push for conservation easements to prevent climate change
The cows, fields and farms in Florida are often overshadowed by beaches and waterways, but a growing group of ranchers say preventing red tide, blue algae and even sea level rise could start with preserving ranches and farms.
The cows, fields and farms in Florida are often overshadowed by beaches and waterways, but a growing group of ranchers say preventing red tide, blue algae and even sea level rise could start with preserving ranches and farms.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Hernando County residents fear new development could tank property value and harm wildlife
Neighbors near the Weeki Wachee Preserve entrance off Osowaw Blvd fear a new commercial development across the street could put its tranquility and wildlife in jeopardy.
Neighbors near the Weeki Wachee Preserve entrance off Osowaw Blvd fear a new commercial development across the street could put its tranquility and wildlife in jeopardy.
Land O' Lakes property Rosebud Continuum becomes 'recycling utopia'
On a Land O' Lakes property off of Hale Road, Dr. T.H. Culhane can be seen pulling up on a solar-powered golf cart, unloading his used plastics and shoving them into a plastic shredder. He then heats up those plastic bits and molds them into plates and bowls.
On a Land O' Lakes property off of Hale Road, Dr. T.H. Culhane can be seen pulling up on a solar-powered golf cart, unloading his used plastics and shoving them into a plastic shredder. He then heats up those plastic bits and molds them into plates and bowls.
'Straight garbage': What causes your recyclables to head to the trash
So, what do you really know about recycling?
So, what do you really know about recycling?
Proposed bill aims to protect Florida growers from devastating freezing temperatures
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.