Holiday trash talk: what really belongs in your recycling bin
With the holiday season bringing more parties, packaging, and decorations.
With the holiday season bringing more parties, packaging, and decorations.
UF plant pathologists study nearly 30 species of palm trees to analyze their risk for trunk rot
Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.
Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.
Hernando dive team finds debris, trash during training at sinkhole
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office trains their dive team to be ready for any circumstances that could come up in emergencies.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office trains their dive team to be ready for any circumstances that could come up in emergencies.
Mote Marine commemorates Veterans Day with 'Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge'
Mote Marine commemorated Veterans Day with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
Mote Marine commemorated Veterans Day with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
ZooTampa shows off new Manatee Rescue Center
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction.
Hillsborough River meeting recovery goals after years of pollution
For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft report from the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates measures to improve the river are paying off.
For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft report from the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates measures to improve the river are paying off.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl, other materials
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
Environmental groups call for change at Pinellas County's decades-old waste-to-energy plant
Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running waste-to-energy program. The facility, located next to the county’s landfill in Pinellas Park, has been in operation for more than 40 years and processes the majority of the county’s trash.
Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running waste-to-energy program. The facility, located next to the county’s landfill in Pinellas Park, has been in operation for more than 40 years and processes the majority of the county’s trash.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
FDOT eyes major upgrades to Courtney Campbell Causeway as environmental concerns grow
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the early stages of a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the 9.5-mile Courtney Campbell Causeway, which connects Tampa and Clearwater.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the early stages of a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the 9.5-mile Courtney Campbell Causeway, which connects Tampa and Clearwater.
Tampa’s newest stormwater relief project targets El Prado neighborhood
Tampa city officials are moving forward with some major stormwater improvements to the El Prado neighborhood.
Tampa city officials are moving forward with some major stormwater improvements to the El Prado neighborhood.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
UF researchers use AI smart traps to catch invasive tegu reptiles
University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.
University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.
Bay Area residents protect waterways with cleanup and conservation events
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Could Florida Springs become the next National Park?
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Florida DEP, Mosaic meet with neighbors over proposed underground wastewater wells
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
2,000-acre Polk County wildlife habitat — home to eagles, Florida panthers — protected from development
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever.
Thousands of acres of a Polk County wildlife habitat, once at risk of becoming a resort development, are now protected forever.
Dozens of scientists cite errors in Energy Department climate change report
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.