Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon, announces $1 billion plan for water access
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to combat climate change
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Some residents, environmental groups worried as Tampa reconsiders where it puts treated wastewater
The City of Tampa is studying a new place to pump its treated wastewater, and environmental groups and homeowners argue where it ends up matters for everyone.
The City of Tampa is studying a new place to pump its treated wastewater, and environmental groups and homeowners argue where it ends up matters for everyone.
DEP warns developer for 'aggressive and excessive' trimming of mangroves on Sarasota Bay
Off Longbar Pointe in Manatee County, the largest continuous track of mangrove growth stretches around Sarasota Bay, but a large portion of the protected tree species has been damaged by a developer and environmental organizations want them to be stopped.
Off Longbar Pointe in Manatee County, the largest continuous track of mangrove growth stretches around Sarasota Bay, but a large portion of the protected tree species has been damaged by a developer and environmental organizations want them to be stopped.
Terra Ceia residents hope for change as more injured pelicans get stuck in rookery near Skyway Fishing Pier
More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.
More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.
Nearly 200 acres of Old Miakka land to be preserved as developments push East in Sarasota County
Cow pastures and the rural way of life are slowly disappearing in Sarasota County as developments continue to push East. Now, nearly 200 acres of land will remain untouched and forever preserved in Old Miakka.
Cow pastures and the rural way of life are slowly disappearing in Sarasota County as developments continue to push East. Now, nearly 200 acres of land will remain untouched and forever preserved in Old Miakka.
West Virginia coal miners rescue couple stranded in broken-down electric car: 'You can't make this stuff up'
"It was pretty ironic… to be plugged into a coal mine."
"It was pretty ironic… to be plugged into a coal mine."
Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace plastic capsules
Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.
Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Clearwater church unveils new solar rooftop that will power entire facility
The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater is adding another source to its power of prayer. Members of the church joined community members at a ribbon cutting to unveil the church's new solar rooftop.
The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater is adding another source to its power of prayer. Members of the church joined community members at a ribbon cutting to unveil the church's new solar rooftop.
Seagrass meadows in Tampa Bay see 'significant' decline over last four years
Over the last four years, the seagrass meadows that blanket Tampa Bay have been shrinking. Since 2018, at least 6,300 acres of the plants have been lost with the majority of the decline happening in Old Tampa Bay.
Over the last four years, the seagrass meadows that blanket Tampa Bay have been shrinking. Since 2018, at least 6,300 acres of the plants have been lost with the majority of the decline happening in Old Tampa Bay.
PSTA, Bay Area schools awarded funding to use toward electric buses
Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are getting a big chunk of money to help fund electric school buses.
Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are getting a big chunk of money to help fund electric school buses.
Parts of Gandy Beach blocked off to protect mangroves, environment
Big changes are happening at a popular waterside hangout in Pinellas County. Officials are cracking down at Gandy Beach, blocking off the mangroves and large beach area to vehicles in an effort to protect the environment.
Big changes are happening at a popular waterside hangout in Pinellas County. Officials are cracking down at Gandy Beach, blocking off the mangroves and large beach area to vehicles in an effort to protect the environment.
Haines City to pay more than $100,000 to fix aging sewer system linked to major spill
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is requiring Haines City to pay more than $100,000 to fix its aging sewer system. The penalty stems from a major spill.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is requiring Haines City to pay more than $100,000 to fix its aging sewer system. The penalty stems from a major spill.
'Zombie ice' in Greenland will raise global sea level 10 inches, study says
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Melting ice uncovers Viking Age artifacts as climate change creates ‘boon’ for archaeologists
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
Tampa Bay to see more dangerously hot days with 'feels like' temperatures over 100 degrees, new data shows
New data shows counties in Tampa Bay will experience 35% to 45% more dangerously hot days when the "feels like" temperature tops 100 degrees.
New data shows counties in Tampa Bay will experience 35% to 45% more dangerously hot days when the "feels like" temperature tops 100 degrees.