Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Duke Energy tests solar farm floating on water in clean energy pilot project
A solar farm on water instead of land may be the future of clean energy.
A solar farm on water instead of land may be the future of clean energy.
Hundreds of Florida ranchers push for conservation easements to prevent climate change
The cows, fields and farms in Florida are often overshadowed by beaches and waterways, but a growing group of ranchers say preventing red tide, blue algae and even sea level rise could start with preserving ranches and farms.
The cows, fields and farms in Florida are often overshadowed by beaches and waterways, but a growing group of ranchers say preventing red tide, blue algae and even sea level rise could start with preserving ranches and farms.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Hernando County residents fear new development could tank property value and harm wildlife
Neighbors near the Weeki Wachee Preserve entrance off Osowaw Blvd fear a new commercial development across the street could put its tranquility and wildlife in jeopardy.
Neighbors near the Weeki Wachee Preserve entrance off Osowaw Blvd fear a new commercial development across the street could put its tranquility and wildlife in jeopardy.
Land O' Lakes property Rosebud Continuum becomes 'recycling utopia'
On a Land O' Lakes property off of Hale Road, Dr. T.H. Culhane can be seen pulling up on a solar-powered golf cart, unloading his used plastics and shoving them into a plastic shredder. He then heats up those plastic bits and molds them into plates and bowls.
On a Land O' Lakes property off of Hale Road, Dr. T.H. Culhane can be seen pulling up on a solar-powered golf cart, unloading his used plastics and shoving them into a plastic shredder. He then heats up those plastic bits and molds them into plates and bowls.
'Straight garbage': What causes your recyclables to head to the trash
So, what do you really know about recycling?
So, what do you really know about recycling?
Proposed bill aims to protect Florida growers from devastating freezing temperatures
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Below freezing temperatures can have a devastating effect on local fruit and vegetable growers who are vital to Florida's economy.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
Sarasota schools revamps 40-acre farm land for students learning about agriculture
Right in the middle of Sarasota sits 40 acres of untouched land that was once owned by one of Sarasota County's first families – The Crowley's.
Right in the middle of Sarasota sits 40 acres of untouched land that was once owned by one of Sarasota County's first families – The Crowley's.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
‘It could come back’: The technique giving Florida citrus industry renewed hope about future crops
Oranges were once a dominate cash crop in Florida, but diseases, freezes and hurricanes have battered the citrus industry.
Oranges were once a dominate cash crop in Florida, but diseases, freezes and hurricanes have battered the citrus industry.
Piney Point update: Retention pond at former phosphate plant drained of water
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Crews are making progress at Piney Point. The first of four gypsum stacks at the former phosphate plant have been drained of water.
Environmental regulators look into potential pollution from fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County
Florida environmental regulators are looking into a new report of potential pollution from a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County.
Florida environmental regulators are looking into a new report of potential pollution from a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Polk County.
USF College of Marine Science gets $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system
Over the summer, millions of pounds of sargassum floated onto Florida's east coast beaches, piling up on the sand. But, the University of South Florida received a big grant to help forecast where the piles of seaweed will end up.
Over the summer, millions of pounds of sargassum floated onto Florida's east coast beaches, piling up on the sand. But, the University of South Florida received a big grant to help forecast where the piles of seaweed will end up.
Tampa Bay area residents urged to conserve water after driest rainy season in more than a decade
The Tampa Bay area’s rainy season was one of the driest in more than a decade. With dry season starting earlier this month and running until late May, officials are asking residents to conserve water.
The Tampa Bay area’s rainy season was one of the driest in more than a decade. With dry season starting earlier this month and running until late May, officials are asking residents to conserve water.