Egmont Key restoration effort grows after Hurricane Helene devastation
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
South Tampa couple fights to save beloved palm trees from TECO removal
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
A disagreement over three palm trees in South Tampa turned into a larger fight between homeowners and Tampa Electric.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
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.
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.
Extreme drought forces Upper Peace River closure
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.
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.
Tampa environmental advocates encourage celebrating Earth Day every day: 'Clean up and green up'
Every day is Earth Day at Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Every day is Earth Day at Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
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.
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.
Pinellas Virtual School students celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting project at Patti Johnson Farm
For this year’s Earth Day, one high school senior is looking to help benefit Patti Johnson Farm in a big way.
For this year’s Earth Day, one high school senior is looking to help benefit Patti Johnson Farm in a big way.
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.
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.
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
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of mothballs were found at a St. Pete Beach nesting site for protected black skimmers. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
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.
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.
Country Thunder announces move to Clearwater for 2026 festival
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.
Country Thunder Florida officially announced the event's move to Coachman Park on Tuesday morning.
Florida mosquito advice: How Pinellas County monitors and fights outbreaks ahead of rainy season
As Florida’s rainy season nears, Pinellas County officials are sharing tips about how to keep mosquitoes away and limit breeding.
As Florida’s rainy season nears, Pinellas County officials are sharing tips about how to keep mosquitoes away and limit breeding.
Mosquito Control discusses prevention strategies
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
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 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.
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.
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
A Florida woman is trying to improve the planet by picking up one million pieces of litter. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A Florida woman is trying to improve the planet by picking up one million pieces of litter. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Florida nonprofit demands resort move Country Thunder concert off the beach amid permit, environment concerns
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.
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.