‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not careful
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A popular mushroom could jeopardize the environment in the Sunshine State, according to experts with…
Court date for lawsuit challenging Florida’s bear hunt set
FLORIDA — A judge will hear arguments about Florida’s bear hunt on Monday. The conservation group, Bear Warriors…
Neighbors’ photos show Hollywood canal suddenly turning brown and filling with dead fish: “It’s awful”
Homeowners in one Hollywood neighborhood say they’re alarmed and frustrated by a canal behind their homes that has…
Florida urges judge to toss lawsuit to stop black bear hunt
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Pointing to its constitutional power to manage wildlife, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
‘Street is lake, urgent!’ Mapping shows flooding blind spots
When the rain comes in South Florida, the frantic flooding complaints quickly follow to mayors, commissioners, public works…
Miami-Dade pauses eviction of Biscayne Nature Center for 45 days. Nonprofit rejects it.
Miami-Dade County paused the eviction of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center from its Crandon Park facility…
ZooTampa shows off new Manatee Rescue Center
TAMPA – ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing its largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center…
Tampa startup uses AI to protect drinking water before problems arise
SkyTL, A Tampa-based technology company, has launched a joint pilot program with global infrastructure leader ACCIONA to predict…
Conservation group files lawsuit to stop Florida’s bear hunt
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s wildlife officials are pushing ahead with plans for a statewide black bear hunt later this…
When Does it Get Cold in South Florida?
We are officially entering the season of falling frozen iguanas. South Florida is forecasted to feel a bit…
City of Jacksonville seeking volunteers to help at beach cleanup event Saturday
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will host a beach cleanup Saturday…
Hillsborough River meeting recovery goals after years of pollution
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft…