Martin County sinks derelict ship and welcomes new artificial reef
Martin County has expanded its artificial reef program with the addition of the Boo McCulley Reef, located about…
Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect Florida wildlife
Manatee resting at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: USFWS The Trump Administration has proposed new changes to…
Florida bear hunt returns after a decade
ORLANDO, Fla. — The first Florida bear hunting season in ten years kicked off Saturday. Permits were distributed to…
After a decade off, Florida resumes bear hunting today
Hunters will fan out across Florida beginning today as the first sanctioned hunt of black bears in a…
Florida bear hunt begins amid controversy and protests
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The Scoop: Fri. Dec. 5, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An appeals court allows abortion opponents to protest near a Clearwater abortion clinic A divided federal appeals court…
Gov. DeSantis holds news conference with environmental secretary in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Tampa. The governor…
Are Portuguese Man O’ Wars Washing up on Miami Beaches?
Portuguese man o’ war are known to wash up on South Florida beaches from November through April. Photo…
Phase I water shortage declared as rainfall deficit grows
TAMPA, FLA — The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has declared a Phase I Water Shortage as the region…
Blue Origin’s wastewater plans add to Indian River Lagoon concerns – Orlando Sentinel
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a draft proposal that would allow nearly 500,000 gallons of…
How Florida’s history flows through the Peace River
We recently took a kayaking trip down the Central Florida river, and noted how it has changed —…
Where to See Manatees in Miami During Winter: A List
If you’ve been on the hunt for manatees in Miami without any luck, chances are you’ve been searching…