Record sargassum hits Key Biscayne, Miami beaches | Miami
Record amounts of sargassum are washing up on beaches across Key Biscayne and Miami-Dade County, increasing cleanup costs…
More than 400 tons of debris removed from North Captiva property, but neighbors say questions remain | Lee County
UPPER CAPTIVA, Fla. (WINK) — A North Captiva property once covered with piles of wood, metal, household trash…
Lee County health officials warn of harmful algae toxins detected in Carousel Lake | News
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for harmful…
About 95,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled at Wakulla Correctional Institute
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Over 90,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled at the Wakulla Correctional Institute last…
Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild moves forward after permit approval | Lee County
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County received permit approval to begin pre-construction work on the Fort Myers Beach…
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week
The Brief Florida fire departments face an upcoming ban on firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals linked to…
Advocates call for action as harmful algae blooms threaten Tallahassee waterways
By Jonae Powell, Florida Student News Watch In April 2022, Terry Ryan went kayaking on Lake Munson, a…
Hundreds of gallons of wastewater spilled in Tallahassee Friday evening, FDEP report shows
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Hundreds of gallons of wastewater spilled in Tallahassee Friday evening, according to a report…
North Florida Land Trust preserves 518 acres in Putnam County wildlife corridor
CRESCENT CITY, Fla. — A family cattle ranch nestled between Lake George and Crescent Lake will remain free…
Tallahassee wastewater spray field not a significant contributor to PFAS contamination, testing reveals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Testing results provided by the City of Tallahassee show that the water sprayed out…
North Florida Land Trust officials broker deal for 500-acre land protection in Putnam County
The Department of Environmental Protection is funding the $1.18M acquisition cost. The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) continues…
Pollution Persists in the Florida Everglades Despite 40-Year Restoration Effort, Report Says
Florida’s fragile Everglades are not on track to meet a new water quality standard set to take effect…