Could heavy rain bring out this toxic toad in Florida?
Florida is host to a variety of invasive species, largely thanks to its history in the exotic pet…
Animal advocates sue, aiming to stop Florida’s first bear hunt since 2015
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida wildlife advocacy group has filed an injunction against the state’s wildlife commission…
USF studies environmental impact of Tampa Bay pollutants
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — University of South Florida scientists are studying how contaminants like flushed or thrown away…
Volunteers help return rescued manatee to Ortega River after rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About six weeks after being rescued from the Ortega River after he was struck by…
Conservation group asks judge for injunction to halt Florida’s bear hunt, citing revival not based on “sound” science
Arguing that Florida’s decision to hold a bear hunt in December is not based on “sound” science and…
One-in-a-Million Yellow Cardinal Seen in South Florida
Coral Springs resident Dyane Oliva spotted a rare yellow cardinal in her backyard this week. Photo by Dyane…
Environmental groups call for change at Pinellas County’s decades-old waste-to-energy plant
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running…
To hunt Florida pythons, state partners with leather company
The state of Florida has entered into a public-private partnership with Inversa — a leather company that specializes…
DeSantis highlights success of program to remove invasive Burmese pythons from Florida Everglades
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Tuesday in Stuart to announce record progress in the Florida…
New Florida law a ‘gift to developers.’ Critics sue to block it.
In Manatee County, developers can now build closer to mangroves than ever. In New Smyrna Beach, the city’s…
Concerns grow over foul odor in Sumter County
BUSHNELL, Fla. — As a stinky situation continues in Sumter County, officials are working to eliminate the source…
As New Yorkers again look to Florida, Canadian snowbirds have found the moment to sell
Open this photo in gallery: The number of Canadian tourists choosing Florida as a getaway is down sharply…