Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Florida citrus growers hoping for comeback in 2025
For decades, Florida growers provided most of the nation's orange and grapefruit juice, producing up to 70% of America's citrus production.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
Milton farm losses could top $600M
Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Several organizations receive NOAA grant aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s ‘marine economy’
The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Why a Tampa organization says saving oysters is 'critically important' to environment
What do you do with the shells of oysters that people eat in local restaurants?
Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.
Hillsborough waterways still need clearing after storms
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused debris to build up on the streets of Hillsborough County, but now the county must turn its attention to waterways.
Sunshine state sees a solar surge, ranking second nationwide
It’s no surprise that Floridians are using their sunshine. The state is now a leader in solar energy, ranking second nationwide for solar power capacity behind Texas.
Florida lawmaker files bill to protect state parks from development months after protests
A Florida lawmaker is initiating a push to protect state parks.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.