Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Environmental restoration projects underway at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
A Manatee County park has been working on upgrades to help water quality and to restore natural habitat.
Scientists determine what caused sawfish to act strange, die
A group of marine scientists may have finally determined what caused dozens of sawfish in Florida waters to exhibit unusual behavior and die off during the last several months.
A group of marine scientists may have finally determined what caused dozens of sawfish in Florida waters to exhibit unusual behavior and die off during the last several months.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
USF researchers studying impact of 'forever chemicals' on fish in Tampa Bay
As people visit and move to the Tampa Bay area because of its fishing opportunities and the water, scientists at the University of South Florida are looking into forever chemicals in the bay and how they are impacting fish.
As people visit and move to the Tampa Bay area because of its fishing opportunities and the water, scientists at the University of South Florida are looking into forever chemicals in the bay and how they are impacting fish.
Sewage discharges continue from Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant into Manatee River
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Septic haulers ask Polk County commissioners for relief after waste treatment facility shuts down
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Governor DeSantis pulls back on state park development plans, for now
The plan to build recreational facilities in state parks across Florida appears to be dead, at least for now.
The plan to build recreational facilities in state parks across Florida appears to be dead, at least for now.
State delays meetings on Florida park developments after backlash
The heat is on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after a developer pulled out of a plan to build a golf course at a state park.
The heat is on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after a developer pulled out of a plan to build a golf course at a state park.
Pushback grows against Florida State Parks development plans
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Great Horned Owl that escaped during Tropical Storm Debby dies after being rescued
A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.
A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.
Florida wants to add golf courses, pickleball to state parks
Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.
Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world.
Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Federal initiative targets plastic pollution across the country
The federal government announced a goal to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035 through an initiative targeting plastic pollution.
The federal government announced a goal to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035 through an initiative targeting plastic pollution.
Sensor deployed to Florida Keys to monitor ocean acidification and protect Florida's coral reef systems
Under the water at Looe Key in the Florida Keys, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network and the U.S. Geological Survey went to work installing what's known as a SeapHOx sensor.
Under the water at Looe Key in the Florida Keys, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network and the U.S. Geological Survey went to work installing what's known as a SeapHOx sensor.
Oyster reef balls installed along Maximo Park's southern shoreline in restoration project
Lifting 150-pound pieces of concrete in 90-degree heat isn’t for the faint of heart.
Lifting 150-pound pieces of concrete in 90-degree heat isn’t for the faint of heart.
Researchers hope Honduran coral could help Florida's threatened reefs
In an effort to revive the state’s fleeting coral population, The Florida Aquarium is turning to international ecosystems for answers.
In an effort to revive the state’s fleeting coral population, The Florida Aquarium is turning to international ecosystems for answers.
Dozens of balloons collected off Sarasota coast, researchers warn of plastic pollution danger
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.