Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Once farmland, Perico Preserve now perfect home for once-homeless gopher tortoises
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
Hernando to discuss options for balancing tourism, conservation along Weeki Wachee River
A public workshop will be held this evening in Hernando County to discuss the future of Weeki Wachee Springs.
A public workshop will be held this evening in Hernando County to discuss the future of Weeki Wachee Springs.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
Campaign to keep beads out of Tampa Bay appears successful
The crews tasked with cleaning up after Gasparilla say they collected a record amount of trash, but despite finding more trash along the parade route, there were fewer beads in Tampa Bay and they don't think that happened by mistake.
The crews tasked with cleaning up after Gasparilla say they collected a record amount of trash, but despite finding more trash along the parade route, there were fewer beads in Tampa Bay and they don't think that happened by mistake.
Hillsborough River's rebirth will continue outside Straz Center
For a city that seemed to turn its back on the river for so long, new interest in the downtown Tampa riverfront is flowing in a big way. Renderings show a lush, green shoreline at the Straz where a flat seawall stands now.
For a city that seemed to turn its back on the river for so long, new interest in the downtown Tampa riverfront is flowing in a big way. Renderings show a lush, green shoreline at the Straz where a flat seawall stands now.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
‘Super Coral Play’: NFL initiative wants to help save coral reefs around Florida
With the next Super Bowl heading to Miami, Florida’s environment is on the minds of athletes.
With the next Super Bowl heading to Miami, Florida’s environment is on the minds of athletes.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
An effort to impose a 12.5-cent-per-gallon tax on water bottled from Florida’s springs was tabled Tuesday before facing the possibility of being defeated in a split Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.
An effort to impose a 12.5-cent-per-gallon tax on water bottled from Florida’s springs was tabled Tuesday before facing the possibility of being defeated in a split Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Sea level rise could drive down coastal home values 15% in next 10 years
Sea level rise could cause home values in Florida to drop, according to a new report out in January.
Sea level rise could cause home values in Florida to drop, according to a new report out in January.
Florida lawmakers hope to crack down on derelict boats
For years, abandoned boats have been left rotting, covered in barnacles, and generally considered to be someone else's problem.
For years, abandoned boats have been left rotting, covered in barnacles, and generally considered to be someone else's problem.
Hunting program announced to curb destruction caused by feral hogs
Feral hogs are becoming more than a nuisance in parts of Sarasota County. The large holes they dig are not difficult to spot.
Feral hogs are becoming more than a nuisance in parts of Sarasota County. The large holes they dig are not difficult to spot.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Summit on rising seas brings Bay Area mayors to the table
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
Carnival cruise ship Elation accidentally spills 'gray water' into Port Canaveral
A Carnival cruise ship has spilled dirty water in Port Canaveral. The ship Elation holds 2,100 passengers and a crew of 920. Before setting sail to the Caribbean on Thursday, the company said a valve was accidentally opened and the water from sinks, showers, and washing machines spilled into the port.
A Carnival cruise ship has spilled dirty water in Port Canaveral. The ship Elation holds 2,100 passengers and a crew of 920. Before setting sail to the Caribbean on Thursday, the company said a valve was accidentally opened and the water from sinks, showers, and washing machines spilled into the port.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
After decades of neglect, Caroline C removed from Manatee River
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.
The Caroline C was once a vibrant ship, used to help others, but she has seen better days.