Here's how Hillsborough County is helping businesses decrease their eco-footprint
Hillsborough County Solid Waste has helped more than 100 businesses reduce their eco-footprint through its Commercial Recycling Consultation Program.
Hillsborough County Solid Waste has helped more than 100 businesses reduce their eco-footprint through its Commercial Recycling Consultation Program.
UF researchers: How urban green spaces can be designed to benefit humans, wildlife
University of Florida researchers studied how urban green spaces can be designed in a way to benefit both humans and wildlife.
University of Florida researchers studied how urban green spaces can be designed in a way to benefit both humans and wildlife.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
New high-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River aim to kill harmful algae that can kill fish, wildlife
When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River. The solar-powered buoys kill harmful algae and can stop a toxic bloom that can kill fish and wildlife.
When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River. The solar-powered buoys kill harmful algae and can stop a toxic bloom that can kill fish and wildlife.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Sen. Ashley Moody aims to roll back 60s-era citrus regulation as growers face mounting challenges
Polk County is one of the top producers of orange juice in the state, and its citrus growers have faced numerous challenges, including government over-regulation, which U.S. Senator Ashley Moody says she is fighting to change.
Polk County is one of the top producers of orange juice in the state, and its citrus growers have faced numerous challenges, including government over-regulation, which U.S. Senator Ashley Moody says she is fighting to change.
USF St. Pete aims to convert nearly 3,000 pounds of food waste into compost weekly by next fall
Scraps left on students’ plates and food prep waste from USF St. Pete’s dining halls will soon be composted and turned into soil.
Scraps left on students’ plates and food prep waste from USF St. Pete’s dining halls will soon be composted and turned into soil.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Brandon homeowner wins Florida-friendly Landscaping award
A Brandon homeowner won the 2025 Florida-Friendly Landscaping award for Hillsborough County, thanks to his environmentally-friendly yard and water conservation efforts.
A Brandon homeowner won the 2025 Florida-Friendly Landscaping award for Hillsborough County, thanks to his environmentally-friendly yard and water conservation efforts.
Mosquito control discusses prevention strategies
Eggs are a hot commodity, and they’re not the only thing Pinellas County Mosquito Control’s 56 chickens provide.
Eggs are a hot commodity, and they’re not the only thing Pinellas County Mosquito Control’s 56 chickens provide.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.
Mosaic to start pilot road project using radioactive waste material in Polk County soon
The Mosaic Company, a producer of phosphate, will soon be starting a pilot road project in Polk County that will use a controversial waste material.
The Mosaic Company, a producer of phosphate, will soon be starting a pilot road project in Polk County that will use a controversial waste material.
Sarasota Bay sees 19% increase in seagrass despite Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay.
Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay.
Experts weigh in on study naming 10 Florida beaches America’s most dangerous ones
Experts in the Sunshine State are weighing in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.
Experts in the Sunshine State are weighing in on a recent study that identified 10 Florida beaches as the most dangerous in the country.
Inside an organization's effort to attract more oysters in Bay Area waters
Tampa Bay Watch actively works to do what its name says.
Tampa Bay Watch actively works to do what its name says.
Temperatures expected to rise in Tampa after storms destroyed tree cover
Lots of us will be looking for shade when the temperatures rise this summer, but finding shade could be more difficult because thousands of trees were lost in the October hurricanes.
Lots of us will be looking for shade when the temperatures rise this summer, but finding shade could be more difficult because thousands of trees were lost in the October hurricanes.
Federal government withdraws $1M grant to help with replenishing Tampa’s thinning tree canopy
Replenishing Tampa's thinning tree canopy hit a roadblock this week, with the federal government withdrawing a grant that would have provided the city with more than $1 million to help with the process.
Replenishing Tampa's thinning tree canopy hit a roadblock this week, with the federal government withdrawing a grant that would have provided the city with more than $1 million to help with the process.
Mosaic holds public information session over plans for underground wastewater well
Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.
Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.