Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
Plant City farmers sacrificing this week’s harvest to save strawberry season — here’s why
Walking through the rows at Parkesdale Farms, grower Gary Parke sees the vibrant red berries nearly ready for picking. But by this time next week, those specific berries will likely be gone.
Walking through the rows at Parkesdale Farms, grower Gary Parke sees the vibrant red berries nearly ready for picking. But by this time next week, those specific berries will likely be gone.
Offshore drilling proposal draws strong opposition from politicians, business owners, environmental activists
Politicians, business owners and environmental activists are finding common ground in opposition to an offshore drilling proposal.
Politicians, business owners and environmental activists are finding common ground in opposition to an offshore drilling proposal.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Pinellas County commissioner wants to remove tree removal permit requirement
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.
Hillsborough County working to build arborist workforce — why it’s important
Friday is Florida Arbor Day, which is why Hillsborough County is hosting a workshop focused on growing trees — and the workforce that tends to them.
Friday is Florida Arbor Day, which is why Hillsborough County is hosting a workshop focused on growing trees — and the workforce that tends to them.
Get out into the wilds of the waterways of the West Coast for this cruise
On the East Coast of Florida, as the Loxahatchee River runs to the Atlantic Ocean, the river delta is built up and called the Jupiter Inlet Colony.
On the East Coast of Florida, as the Loxahatchee River runs to the Atlantic Ocean, the river delta is built up and called the Jupiter Inlet Colony.
Bok Tower Gardens president to retire after nearly 40 years, talks lasting legacy
In 2007, David Price was appointed president, a role he has held for the past 19 years.
In 2007, David Price was appointed president, a role he has held for the past 19 years.
'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.