Polk County Board of Commissioners approve revised sand mine project in Lake Wales
A proposed sand mine, which was initially rejected and faced a lot of scrutiny from nearby homeowners, will now be a reality in Lake Wales.
A proposed sand mine, which was initially rejected and faced a lot of scrutiny from nearby homeowners, will now be a reality in Lake Wales.
Florida's extreme drought continues: Tips on how to protect your plants
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.
Extreme drought continues across Tampa Bay
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Proposed Two Rivers Ranch development could bring thousands of homes to northeast Hillsborough County
A proposed development could bring thousands of new homes to northeast unincorporated Hillsborough County, drawing pushback from nearby residents.
A proposed development could bring thousands of new homes to northeast unincorporated Hillsborough County, drawing pushback from nearby residents.
Construction materials illegally dumped next to St. Joe’s Creek in Pinellas County
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Sarasota Bay remains healthy after 14,000-gallon wastewater spill, environmental experts say
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
'Extreme' water shortage triggered in Tampa Bay area: What residents need to know
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
USDA issues disaster declaration for Florida after $3.1 billion in winter freeze damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
"They think it's Spring": Temperature swings spark premature termite activity in Florida
Termite swarms are appearing weeks ahead of schedule in Tampa Bay, catching a handful of homeowners off guard.
Termite swarms are appearing weeks ahead of schedule in Tampa Bay, catching a handful of homeowners off guard.
Florida farmers bracing for latest cold snap after they saw $3 billion in losses due to January frost
Florida farmers are preparing for a second freeze of the season that could make an already difficult year even worse.
Florida farmers are preparing for a second freeze of the season that could make an already difficult year even worse.
Florida citrus growers fear another freeze after statewide crop losses
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Florida’s marine crisis: New study reveals widespread plastic ingestion in state waters
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
Study: Plastic waste harming local marine life
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Former Florida State Fair champion turns passion into career in agriculture law
One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career.
One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career.
John’s Pass 'beach' to be removed as $1.5M dredging project begins to improve safety
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.