'A game changer': UF researchers studying bamboo as alternative crop for struggling citrus growers
Oranges are a huge part of Florida’s identity and economy, but the industry has been in decline due to citrus greening disease.
Oranges are a huge part of Florida’s identity and economy, but the industry has been in decline due to citrus greening disease.
Florida Aquarium sends 9,000 ‘coral babies’ that will be planted into Florida’s Coral Reef
The Florida Aquarium is part of a statewide initiative to restore 25% of Florida's Coral Reef.
The Florida Aquarium is part of a statewide initiative to restore 25% of Florida's Coral Reef.
Creating pollinator friendly roadsides
From bees to butterflies, pollinator populations are declining around the world. But, new research by the University of Florida may have one solution -- by creating "pollinator friendly" roadsides.
From bees to butterflies, pollinator populations are declining around the world. But, new research by the University of Florida may have one solution -- by creating "pollinator friendly" roadsides.
Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Global carbon emissions hit record high, scientists warn of worsening climate disasters
Nations around the world are missing climate goals, burning more fossil fuel and failing to curb greenhouse gases.
Nations around the world are missing climate goals, burning more fossil fuel and failing to curb greenhouse gases.
Florida’s oyster industry plans comeback after years of decline
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Reviving history: Nonprofit works to restore oysters in Manatee River
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
Florida lawmakers debate future of Ocklawaha River and aging Rodman Dam
Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.
Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner urges caution as a risky fire season looms
The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture stopped in Valrico on Friday to urge caution when it comes to the upcoming fire season.
The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture stopped in Valrico on Friday to urge caution when it comes to the upcoming fire season.
Bee Ridge advanced wastewater treatment conversion becomes largest Membrane Bioreactor facility in the state
The process underway in Sarasota County turns wastewater into something useful by reducing the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus from reclaimed water.
The process underway in Sarasota County turns wastewater into something useful by reducing the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus from reclaimed water.
'Waste to worth': Manatee County turning trash into power with $50M renewable gas project
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk
The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat.
The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Trump administration proposes plan to open oil drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast
The Trump administration has been making moves to open up oil and gas drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
The Trump administration has been making moves to open up oil and gas drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
Record-breaking year for sea turtle nests on Sarasota beaches, disorientations hit all-time high
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Southwest Florida Water Management District announces water shortage, no restrictions for now
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting counties and homeowners on notice by issuing a phase one water shortage.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting counties and homeowners on notice by issuing a phase one water shortage.
Hillsborough County urges residents to avoid drain-dumping cooking oils during Thanksgiving
If you're going to be cooking in the kitchen during Thanksgiving week, Hillsborough County has a warning for disposing of cooking oils, fats and grease.
If you're going to be cooking in the kitchen during Thanksgiving week, Hillsborough County has a warning for disposing of cooking oils, fats and grease.