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.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
New breed of termites invading South Tampa
A new type of termite is invading the Tampa area, experts at the University of Florida warned Friday.
A new type of termite is invading the Tampa area, experts at the University of Florida warned Friday.
Researchers find growing challenges for Florida's strawberry industry
The changing climate could knock Hillsborough County out of the sweet spot for strawberries, according to findings in a new report.
The changing climate could knock Hillsborough County out of the sweet spot for strawberries, according to findings in a new report.
Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction
“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.
“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.
3D-printed fish: Food tech companies create 1st ready-to-cook seafood product
Can you guess which "type" of fish this is?
Can you guess which "type" of fish this is?
Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados.
Mote Marine brings environment education center to visitors of Anna Maria Island pier
The Anna Maria City Pier has a new draw for locals and visitors called the Mote Marine Science Education Outreach Center.
The Anna Maria City Pier has a new draw for locals and visitors called the Mote Marine Science Education Outreach Center.
Florida proposal would make it tougher for local governments to ban fertilizers during rainy season
Over the weekend, Florida legislators added a new item to the state budget proposal that would block local governments from banning restrictions on fertilizer use during the rainy season.
Over the weekend, Florida legislators added a new item to the state budget proposal that would block local governments from banning restrictions on fertilizer use during the rainy season.
Mayors in Pinellas discuss concerns in 'State of Our Beaches' meeting
Mayors from around Pinellas County took a look at the state of their beaches.
Mayors from around Pinellas County took a look at the state of their beaches.
Mote Marine receives NOAA grant to help restore 200,000 corals in Florida Keys
Signs of hope come in the form of new life among the coral reefs down in the Florida Keys.
Signs of hope come in the form of new life among the coral reefs down in the Florida Keys.
Treasure Island aims to plant 1,000 sea oats to reduce beach erosion during severe storms
With hurricane season coming up, Treasure Island is again working to protect the coastline – by planting sea oats.
With hurricane season coming up, Treasure Island is again working to protect the coastline – by planting sea oats.
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.