Environment

Littering is a problem across the country, but it's especially urgent in Florida, with all the coastal access in the Sunshine State.

The warmer weather means more outdoor activities, but do you know who also enjoys the warmth? Snakes.

University of Florida researchers are asking Floridians to keep thier eyes peeled for Asian swamp eels.

Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds.

AquaFence is donating one of its systems to the Florida Aquarium to protect the waterfront facility and its 20,000 animals from future hurricanes.

Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections. 

A new beachside music festival is drawing growing scrutiny in St. Pete Beach, where environmental advocates say it could put protected wildlife at risk, and may not yet have the approvals needed to move forward.

A three-day country music festival planned on St. Pete Beach is causing controversy, as residents and city leaders weigh environmental concerns against potential economic benefits.

Tampa Bay is under Phase III water restrictions as regional water supplies come under strain.

A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys. 

Ivybrook Academy preschoolers may not be able to answer the riddle of "chicken or egg first", but they can provide a lot of information about the life cycle of the birds. 

A study from the University of Exeter wanted to test ways to keep seagulls away from food in the United Kingdom.

A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.