Environment

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.

With more and more people moving to the Tampa Bay area, the waterways have become a main attraction. Activists are working to keep the waterways clean for years to come, but they need help.

The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.

Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.

Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.

The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.

The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County. 

In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters. 

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

It’s that time of year again where bug spray becomes part of your everyday outfit.

Scientists discovered that the polluted water released during the 2021 Piney Point disaster traveled farther than they initially thought. 

Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.

Sticking slightly out of the water, triangular pyramids forms a line of defense against mother nature. Hundreds of them can be seen along the side of southbound I-275 near the Skyway Fishing Pier. 

Most avocados found at the grocery store aren't even from the U.S. A Frostproof farmer is taking the risk to find out if the fruit can be grown in Florida.