Government suggests taking Key deer off endangered list
The federal government is proposing to strip the tiny Key deer of its endangered species status despite what environmentalists say are continuing threats to the animal due to development in the Florida Keys, its only known habitat.
The federal government is proposing to strip the tiny Key deer of its endangered species status despite what environmentalists say are continuing threats to the animal due to development in the Florida Keys, its only known habitat.
USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact
A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.
A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.
Pet parents warned to keep dogs away from toxic algae
Water means playtime for our four-legged friends, but it could also turn unexpectedly deadly.
Water means playtime for our four-legged friends, but it could also turn unexpectedly deadly.
New trackers help us understand and protect tarpon
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
Video shows alligator chewing on plastic bag in Florida wildlife refuge
Officials in a north Florida wildlife refuge are warning about the dangers of littering after a video showed an alligator chewing on a plastic bag.
Officials in a north Florida wildlife refuge are warning about the dangers of littering after a video showed an alligator chewing on a plastic bag.
NOAA: 279 dolphins dead on Gulf Coast, triple usual number
At least 279 dolphins have stranded across much of the U.S. Gulf Coast since Feb. 1, triple the usual number, and about 98 percent of them have died, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
At least 279 dolphins have stranded across much of the U.S. Gulf Coast since Feb. 1, triple the usual number, and about 98 percent of them have died, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
Hydro-carving: Crews restore Hillsborough stream the natural way
Engineers call it hydro-carving. It's using water to carve a path in the earth, and they're using the method to restore a stream that was destroyed by phosphate mining decades ago in southern Hillsborough County.
Engineers call it hydro-carving. It's using water to carve a path in the earth, and they're using the method to restore a stream that was destroyed by phosphate mining decades ago in southern Hillsborough County.
Florida's toxic algae crisis: Conditions ripe for years of blue-green algae blooms
Scientists expect more outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae this summer.
Scientists expect more outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae this summer.
Florida's toxic algae crisis: Brain toxins produced by blue-green algae concern researchers
Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as toxic blue-green algae, strike lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds across Florida.
Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as toxic blue-green algae, strike lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds across Florida.
Nurdle Patrol on the hunt for plastic pellets
Tiny, plastic pellets are washing ashore in Texas beaches by the thousands, and now they're showing up on Bay Area beaches.
Tiny, plastic pellets are washing ashore in Texas beaches by the thousands, and now they're showing up on Bay Area beaches.
From Tampa to Sarasota, businesses find ways to conserve water
Not everyone sees sunshine on a rainy day, but a Whole Foods market in Sarasota does.
Not everyone sees sunshine on a rainy day, but a Whole Foods market in Sarasota does.
Water goat installed along Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace
A local woman spent months fundraising and this Earth Day, she celebrated the fruits of her labor.
A local woman spent months fundraising and this Earth Day, she celebrated the fruits of her labor.
Plant City company converts trash into fuel for other industries
A new manufacturing facility in Plant City is putting trash to good use by turning it into a fuel alternative for companies.
A new manufacturing facility in Plant City is putting trash to good use by turning it into a fuel alternative for companies.
Manatee video shines light on plastic pollution
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
Algae-filled water that poisoned South Florida dogs now being pumped underground
Ron DeSantis successfully ran for governor on a platform of solving the toxic water crisis. But there are no quick and easy solutions, and scientists say it’s already posing health risks you may not expect.
Ron DeSantis successfully ran for governor on a platform of solving the toxic water crisis. But there are no quick and easy solutions, and scientists say it’s already posing health risks you may not expect.
Watch: Manatee tries to eat large piece of plastic
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Blue-green slime and red tide: An in-depth look at Florida's water crisis
Explorers discovered Florida's treasure. We cherished and preserved it for hundreds of years -- until now. This is a story of water choked in slime. A river sample that tested 10 times too toxic to touch. Dead fish, manatees, turtles, and sharks fouling the beaches. And politicians pointing fingers or asleep at the wheel.
Explorers discovered Florida's treasure. We cherished and preserved it for hundreds of years -- until now. This is a story of water choked in slime. A river sample that tested 10 times too toxic to touch. Dead fish, manatees, turtles, and sharks fouling the beaches. And politicians pointing fingers or asleep at the wheel.
Red tide FAQ: What is it, and where does it come from?
Red tide is nothing new to Florida, but the bloom that we’re seeing in 2018 is considered one of the worst in recent memory, according to many experts.
Red tide is nothing new to Florida, but the bloom that we’re seeing in 2018 is considered one of the worst in recent memory, according to many experts.
Florida brewery uses environmentally-friendly, edible six pack rings
A Florida brewery is using new six-pack rings that are not only environmentally-friendly, they're edible, too, which they hope will help save the sea life.
A Florida brewery is using new six-pack rings that are not only environmentally-friendly, they're edible, too, which they hope will help save the sea life.
Recycle electronics at event in Temple Terrace
Old electronics can cause clutter quickly, and throwing them away is hazardous for the environment.
Old electronics can cause clutter quickly, and throwing them away is hazardous for the environment.