Environment

Over the summer Florida saw a rising number of excessive heat warnings, and experts say those high temperatures are likely to continue—in some cases putting people’s health at risk.

NOAA denied a request to implement a “vessel slowdown zone” in waters 100 meters to 400 meters deep from Pensacola to south of Tampa to protect the species.

Both the water and the oysters are "in recovery mode"

The 894-acre property is located north of U.S. 90 and east of Interstate-10

St. Francis Wildlife Association can give advice by phone to those who find animals that may be sick or hurt

The world's most-visited theme park has become — almost by accident — one of the most important links in a corridor for wildlife spanning the length of Florida. It was created by the very organization that was responsible for kickstarting sprawl in Central Florida a half-century ago.

It’s the latest step in Blueprint’s plans to connect neighborhoods in southwest Tallahassee to parks, greenways and the Apalachicola National Forest.

Florida health and environment researchers are looking for better ways to ensure the state’s water supply is protected.

Five years ago Hurricane Michael crashed into Florida’s Panhandle. The storm devastated the communities in its path. Homes, jobs and lives were lost. Today, many of the residents who lived through the disaster say they’re still struggling to recover.

Nearly 2,000 manatees died in Florida in 2021 and 2022 as water pollution killed the seagrass they feed on. The manatee was downlisted in 2017 from endangered to threatened.