Oldest sea reptile remains from 2 million years ago found on Arctic island
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Volunteers work to preserve and restore 432-acre 'Myakka Headwaters' land
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Tampa Bay Watch celebrates 30 years of working to keep local waters healthy
Tampa Bay watch is celebrating 30 years of working to keep local water healthy. Since it was established in 1993, the organization has been working in the dirt and mud to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Tampa Bay watch is celebrating 30 years of working to keep local water healthy. Since it was established in 1993, the organization has been working in the dirt and mud to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Wildlife officials looking for help finding horseshoe crabs along Florida beaches
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Florida reptile group files motion against state's rules prohibiting certain species
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
Ohio train derailment: Erin Brockovich warns of long-term dangers after crash
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub during St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
Olive oil prices climbing after heat, drought in Europe leads to poor harvest, shortage
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Invasive 'Jesus Christ Lizard' could be harmful to people, Florida's environment
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Train derailment latest: EPA taking charge of cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Local scientists work to combat seagrass loss after 4,000 acres killed off in Tampa Bay
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Strawberry outlook deemed ‘promising’ despite impacts from hurricanes, atmospheric rivers
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
FWC proposes year-round ban on sabiki rigs on Skyway Fishing Pier to protect pelicans
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.
Scientists prepare for second field test of clay mixture used to mitigate red tide
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”