Endangered plant that only grows in Polk County threatened by proposed highway
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
Protecting yourself against mosquitos: Sarasota County Mosquito Management is already taking steps
They’re annoying, they can carry diseases and right now is the time we start to see and feel more mosquitos coming out.
They’re annoying, they can carry diseases and right now is the time we start to see and feel more mosquitos coming out.
Sarasota researcher discovers four new species of airplants in South American rainforest
It's a discovery more than 15 years in the making.
It's a discovery more than 15 years in the making.
Florida's solar boom could face federal road block if tax credit eliminated
Florida has seen a massive surge in solar energy, with the state now producing enough solar power to run more than 2 million homes. Nearly 30,000 homeowners installed solar panels this year, taking advantage of a 30% federal tax credit that offsets costs — often saving homeowners thousands of dollars.
Florida has seen a massive surge in solar energy, with the state now producing enough solar power to run more than 2 million homes. Nearly 30,000 homeowners installed solar panels this year, taking advantage of a 30% federal tax credit that offsets costs — often saving homeowners thousands of dollars.
State testing for possible blue-green algae at Lake Crago in Polk County
Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green algae may be present by the boat ramp near the recreational center.
Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green algae may be present by the boat ramp near the recreational center.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Florida state parks gain new protections after DeSantis signs ‘State Land Management’ bill into law
Almost 200 parks across Florida will now have more protections. Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 209, the "State Land Management" bill, into law on Thursday.
Almost 200 parks across Florida will now have more protections. Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 209, the "State Land Management" bill, into law on Thursday.
Mote Marine's largest single snook release happens in waters of Sarasota
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Recreational salt water fishing brings in around $10 million each year to the state of Florida.
Advisory lifted for popular Pinellas County beaches, bacteria at 'acceptable level'
The Florida Department of Health has lifted its advisory for three Pinellas County beaches that previously showed high levels of bacteria in the water.
The Florida Department of Health has lifted its advisory for three Pinellas County beaches that previously showed high levels of bacteria in the water.
Swimming 'not recommended' at popular Pinellas County beaches due to bacteria
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
DeSantis signs sweeping farm bill with impacts on drinking water to drones in Dade City
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping farm bill that will impact everything from the water you drink to rules surrounding drones.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping farm bill that will impact everything from the water you drink to rules surrounding drones.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.
USF researchers see record-high amounts of Sargassum seaweed expected to wash ashore Florida's east coast
It's smelly. It bogs down our beaches with seaweed and it could impact your health. USF researchers said Floridians should see a lot more sargassum at the beach, especially on the east coast.
It's smelly. It bogs down our beaches with seaweed and it could impact your health. USF researchers said Floridians should see a lot more sargassum at the beach, especially on the east coast.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
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.