Pinellas County receiving millions in state funding to address flooding, sea level rise
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
Donating unwanted Gasparilla beads helps local non-profit
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
Hope floats: Western monarch butterfly count yields highest total in 5 years
Nearly 250,000 butterflies are still nowhere near the millions that once wintered across the West.
Nearly 250,000 butterflies are still nowhere near the millions that once wintered across the West.
Changes to Florida's solar power laws could 'devastate' industry
A new law proposed in Florida would reduce by 75% the amount homeowners with solar-power get back when they feed excess electricity into the grid.
A new law proposed in Florida would reduce by 75% the amount homeowners with solar-power get back when they feed excess electricity into the grid.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Tampa Art & Poetry contest engages youth in environmental stewardship
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
City of Sarasota to receive $10 million from state to address flood-prone areas
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
Florida’s smaller orange crop could mean higher juice prices in the future
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes wild for biodiversity education event
Visitors at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium can expect to see some new faces during the aquarium’s Go Wild! event, teaching the public about the importance of biodiversity.
Visitors at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium can expect to see some new faces during the aquarium’s Go Wild! event, teaching the public about the importance of biodiversity.
Environmental program seeking $17.5 million to restore seagrass, clams in 3 Bay Area estuaries
A new initiative to restore seagrass and clams in Bay Area estuaries officially kicked off Saturday.
A new initiative to restore seagrass and clams in Bay Area estuaries officially kicked off Saturday.
Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Tampa City Council denies appeal from developer to remove grand oaks on former Kojak's property
The grand oaks will stay put at the former Kojak's property in South Tampa after city council voted to uphold the developer's previously denied request for a variance.
The grand oaks will stay put at the former Kojak's property in South Tampa after city council voted to uphold the developer's previously denied request for a variance.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Developer appeals to Tampa city council to remove grand oaks at former Kojak's property
The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.
The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.
’Pollution is pollution’: How to reduce amount of algae-thriving nutrients in Bay Area waterways
Water quality issues have become a very visible problem in Florida in recent years with toxic algae clogging waterways and killing off shocking amounts of wildlife.
Water quality issues have become a very visible problem in Florida in recent years with toxic algae clogging waterways and killing off shocking amounts of wildlife.
USF launches ‘reverse vending machines’ recycling program
A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.
A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.
Sarasota government votes to permanently preserve Bobby Jones Golf Course
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
FWC officers hook 10 for illegal fishing with gillnets the length of 4 football fields
FWC officers say 10 people from Atlanta face nearly 60 combined charges after using 1,660 feet of illegal gillnets to capture 500 pounds of snook, barracuda, catfish, mullet, sheepshead, sharks near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
FWC officers say 10 people from Atlanta face nearly 60 combined charges after using 1,660 feet of illegal gillnets to capture 500 pounds of snook, barracuda, catfish, mullet, sheepshead, sharks near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Program to restore seagrass also saving sea cows in Homosassa Springs
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.