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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 

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

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.

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.