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.
Tips for recycling wrapping paper after the holidays
Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable?
Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable?
Safety Harbor faces may do away with recycling program
On garbage day in Safety Harbor, green recycling bins line the curb. But commissioners could vote in January to ditch recycling completely
On garbage day in Safety Harbor, green recycling bins line the curb. But commissioners could vote in January to ditch recycling completely
Don't make these Christmas morning recycling mistakes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but for some recycling centers, it can be the most frustrating. That’s because many of us are throwing things in the blue bin that don’t belong there.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but for some recycling centers, it can be the most frustrating. That’s because many of us are throwing things in the blue bin that don’t belong there.
The Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Smell from human waste processing company reaches Polk County court
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Geologists confirm warnings about Pasco depressions
State geologists are warning Pasco County residents about dozens of depressions that have opened up in their neighborhood.
State geologists are warning Pasco County residents about dozens of depressions that have opened up in their neighborhood.
Greening-resistant fruits could help citrus industry bounce back
Florida citrus growers remain eager for solutions to the industry and fruit-killing greening fungus. Fruits grown at UF could be the answer.
Florida citrus growers remain eager for solutions to the industry and fruit-killing greening fungus. Fruits grown at UF could be the answer.
Clearwater spending $1.6 million to cut down on piled-up trash
The city of Clearwater is shelling out more than $1 million to buy six new trash systems and a truck to collect the garbage.
The city of Clearwater is shelling out more than $1 million to buy six new trash systems and a truck to collect the garbage.
Beachgoers, business owners hope red tide doesn't get worse
Red tide has since registered in low amounts off Siesta Key Beach. In Venice and Nokomis, it's medium to high counts. An east wind has kept dead fish away, but 30 miles off north Venice, a fish kill of grouper was reported to the FWC.
Red tide has since registered in low amounts off Siesta Key Beach. In Venice and Nokomis, it's medium to high counts. An east wind has kept dead fish away, but 30 miles off north Venice, a fish kill of grouper was reported to the FWC.
Eckerd College will not spend money on single-use plastic starting Jan. 1
Eckerd College signed a pledge to stop spending school money on any single-use plastics.
Eckerd College signed a pledge to stop spending school money on any single-use plastics.