Sarasota schools revamps 40-acre farm land for students learning about agriculture
Right in the middle of Sarasota sits 40 acres of untouched land that was once owned by one of Sarasota County's first families – The Crowley's.
Right in the middle of Sarasota sits 40 acres of untouched land that was once owned by one of Sarasota County's first families – The Crowley's.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
‘It could come back’: The technique giving Florida citrus industry renewed hope about future crops
Oranges were once a dominate cash crop in Florida, but diseases, freezes and hurricanes have battered the citrus industry.
Oranges were once a dominate cash crop in Florida, but diseases, freezes and hurricanes have battered the citrus industry.
Piney Point update: Retention pond at former phosphate plant drained of water
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Environmental regulators look into potential pollution from fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County
Florida environmental regulators are looking into a new report of potential pollution from a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County.
Florida environmental regulators are looking into a new report of potential pollution from a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County.
USF College of Marine Science gets $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system
Over the summer, millions of pounds of sargassum floated onto Florida's east coast beaches, piling up on the sand. But, the University of South Florida received a big grant to help forecast where the piles of seaweed will end up.
Over the summer, millions of pounds of sargassum floated onto Florida's east coast beaches, piling up on the sand. But, the University of South Florida received a big grant to help forecast where the piles of seaweed will end up.
Tampa Bay area residents urged to conserve water after driest rainy season in more than a decade
The Tampa Bay area’s rainy season was one of the driest in more than a decade. With dry season starting earlier this month and running until late May, officials are asking residents to conserve water.
The Tampa Bay area’s rainy season was one of the driest in more than a decade. With dry season starting earlier this month and running until late May, officials are asking residents to conserve water.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Evidence of microplastics found in clouds above mountains in Japan, study says
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
New development could jeopardize wildlife and tranquility in Hernando County, residents say
A new commercial development could be constructed near the main entrance of the Weeki Wachee Preserve.
A new commercial development could be constructed near the main entrance of the Weeki Wachee Preserve.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
The Florida Aquarium helps care for corals removed from overheated waters
In response to the alarming rise in water temperatures threatening coral reefs, the Florida Aquarium recently sprang into action to assist their partners in the Keys.
In response to the alarming rise in water temperatures threatening coral reefs, the Florida Aquarium recently sprang into action to assist their partners in the Keys.
Wetlands protection cuts to be voted on by Manatee County commissioners
More than 2,300 people have signed an online petition urging Manatee County commissioners to 'Save Our Wetlands' by voting against cutbacks on wetland protections on October 5.
More than 2,300 people have signed an online petition urging Manatee County commissioners to 'Save Our Wetlands' by voting against cutbacks on wetland protections on October 5.
Canadian wildfires cause hazy conditions in Bay Area: How long will it last?
Commuters across the Bay Area may notice it’s a little tough to see as they head into work on Wednesday as haze lingers across the area.
Commuters across the Bay Area may notice it’s a little tough to see as they head into work on Wednesday as haze lingers across the area.
Why is it so hazy in the Bay Area?
If you stepped outside on Tuesday, you probably noticed two things – it’s less humid and it’s very hazy.
If you stepped outside on Tuesday, you probably noticed two things – it’s less humid and it’s very hazy.
Pasco County officials say harmful blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake
A water sample taken on Sept. 25 revealed that there were blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake, according to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.
A water sample taken on Sept. 25 revealed that there were blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake, according to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.