Extreme drought forces Upper Peace River closure
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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. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.

Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks

Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.

Mothballs found scattered at St. Pete Beach nesting site one week before protected birds arrive

Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.

FWC: Mothballs thrown on black skimmer nests
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Hundreds, possibly thousands, of mothballs were found at a St. Pete Beach nesting site for protected black skimmers. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

Bay Area residents recognized for water-efficient landscaping amid historic drought

April is Water Conservation Month, and the driest month of the year, and this year, it comes during one of the most significant droughts in the last 50 years.

Mosquito Control discusses prevention strategies
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As Florida’s rainy season nears, Pinellas County officials are sharing tips about how to keep mosquitoes away and limit breeding. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports

Country Thunder submits application to move event to Clearwater after wildlife concerns on St. Pete Beach

A city of Clearwater staff member confirmed to FOX 13 that an application from Country Thunder has been received for the use of Coachman Park, a 19-acre waterfront venue known for hosting large events and concerts.

‘A Land Remembered’ series proposed to film in Fort De Soto Park faces environmental concerns

 A proposed television adaptation of the book "A Land Remembered" is drawing concerns from environmentalists who argue that filming at Fort De Soto Park could jeopardize vulnerable species and their habitats.

IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list

One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.

'Litter lady' challenges neighbors to clean up
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A Florida woman is trying to improve the planet by picking up one million pieces of litter. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Is Country Thunder's future in question?
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The Country Thunder music festival is less than a month away, and major questions remain about whether it will take place as planned on the sand at TradeWinds Resort. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Sea turtle rehab at the Florida Aquarium
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The Florida Aquarium is rehabilitating 21 turtles to return them to the wild so they can grow up to participate in nesting season. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.