A small fish with a big job: The American flagfish and Florida’s troubled waters
By Sean Patton, Stocking Savvy Florida is home to some of the most remarkable freshwater life in North…
The Scoop: Mon. May 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida’s “school guardian” program expands to colleges and universities. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 757 on Friday. The…
New proposed rule puts over 80% of Florida’s wetlands at risk
Florida wetlands. By Bilanol via iStock for WMNF News. Over the last few decades Florida has lost a…
Boardwalk removal start of Jacksonville park improvements
Jacksonville’s Northeast Creek Park restoration project includes tearing down the waterfront boardwalk, damaged throughout the years by severe…
Three major ways Florida’s new law will boost coastal resiliency
By Rachel Rhode, Environmental Defense Fund Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed SB 302: Coastal Resiliency into law, elevating the use of nature-based solutions and…
Everglades restoration also helps reduce the impacts of climate change, study finds
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and…
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs first set of bills to protect state coastlines
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his first set of bills into law on Thursday. Both…
Everglades restoration strengthens South Florida’s climate resilience, study finds
By JoAnn Adkins, FIU News Everglades restoration is doing more than saving the Everglades — it’s also helping make…
Randy Maggard is back with bill promoting water pollution
This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 Legislative Session begins next…