Health of our creeks during hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
St. Pete launches program to expand community gardens and food forests
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.
Tampa issues hundreds of watering fines for violations during historic drought: Here are ways to save water
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
St. Pete Beach neighborhood explores 'living shorelines' as a natural alternative to seawalls
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
Temple Terrace weighs $72M overhaul to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in city's drinking water
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
UF researchers warn 4 Bay Area counties could face highest strawberry disease risk from predicted El Niño
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
Fish die-off investigation in Lakeland
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Turning tarantulas into treatment
For most people, a tarantula is a source of pure anxiety. But for King High School graduating senior Daniel Park, the venomous spider might actually hold the cure. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
For most people, a tarantula is a source of pure anxiety. But for King High School graduating senior Daniel Park, the venomous spider might actually hold the cure. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Sarasota County's new mosquito management facility features first-of-its-kind malaria testing program
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Bay Area drivers dealing with lovebug swarms as peak season returns: How to protect your car & keep them away
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
Dealing with lovebug season
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Nonprofit to transform former Manatee County Animal Services site into seabird rehab campus
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
Egmont Key restoration effort grows after Hurricane Helene devastation
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
South Tampa couple fights to save beloved palm trees from TECO removal
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.