Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Hundreds gather for rare Queen of the Night cactus bloom in downtown Sarasota
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed 'Project Swan' data center
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Pinellas County, Army Corps reach deal to restore federal beach renourishment funding
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Fertilizer bans in effect beginning in June across Tampa Bay Area
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Fertilizer restrictions beginning in June
Starting on June 1, fertilizer bans begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Starting on June 1, fertilizer bans begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Health of our creeks during hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
St. Pete launches program to expand community gardens and food forests
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.
Tampa issues hundreds of watering fines for violations during historic drought: Here are ways to save water
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
St. Pete Beach neighborhood explores 'living shorelines' as a natural alternative to seawalls
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
Temple Terrace weighs $72M overhaul to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in city's drinking water
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
UF researchers warn 4 Bay Area counties could face highest strawberry disease risk from predicted El Niño
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.