Controversial new Florida law could pave the way for fertilizer byproduct use in road construction
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.
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.
Keep Manatee Beautiful aims to pick up 100,000 pounds of trash
Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.
Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.
Organizations petition to restrict vessel activity to protect endangered whale
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Glitter-filled inner tubes can be ‘detrimental’ to marine life, experts say
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
Sarasota malaria cases prompt statewide health advisory
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.
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.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution
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.
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.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon
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.
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.
How Bay area residents can help take precautions this mosquito season
It’s that time of year again where bug spray becomes part of your everyday outfit.
It’s that time of year again where bug spray becomes part of your everyday outfit.
Piney Point study shows contaminated water spread further than initially predicted
Scientists discovered that the polluted water released during the 2021 Piney Point disaster traveled farther than they initially thought.
Scientists discovered that the polluted water released during the 2021 Piney Point disaster traveled farther than they initially thought.
Duke Energy building experimental solar farm at Polk County site — and it's all on water
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
New Wave Attenuation Devices to be installed near Skyway Fishing Pier to help prevent erosion
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.
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.
Frostproof farmer plants hundreds of avocado trees in hopes of growing them commercially
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.
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.
USF professor set to reemerge after living 100 days underwater conducting record-breaking research
Near the tip of the Florida Keys, a short swim from the dock at the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, sits a submerged habitat: An undersea classroom, bubbling with promise.
Near the tip of the Florida Keys, a short swim from the dock at the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, sits a submerged habitat: An undersea classroom, bubbling with promise.
Summer fertilizer bans in place for Bay area counties to prevent algae blooms
Fertilizer bans went into effect in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties Thursday and will last until Sept. 30. The bans are specifically on nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers.
Fertilizer bans went into effect in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties Thursday and will last until Sept. 30. The bans are specifically on nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers.
Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria
Scientists have discovered a dangerous bacterium living in seaweed on Florida's coasts.
Scientists have discovered a dangerous bacterium living in seaweed on Florida's coasts.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Environmentalists warn that recent Supreme Court ruling means more pollutants in waterways
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of "Waters of the United States" was too broad, now only giving the EPA authority to regulate wetlands that are a water source with a "continuous surface connection" to major bodies of water.
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of "Waters of the United States" was too broad, now only giving the EPA authority to regulate wetlands that are a water source with a "continuous surface connection" to major bodies of water.
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.