Environment

Dangerous surf, rip currents, coastal flooding, beach erosion and strong northeast winds are expected to continue along Florida’s east coast through the week.

Hurricane Kate in 1985 was the latest hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. and in Florida. Landfall occurred on Nov. 21 along the Florida Panhandle.

Some of Hurricane Isaias' most destructive winds struck west of its center, raising questions about a rare weather phenomenon called a sting jet.

Florida researchers say the deep Gulf's ecological state has been depleting since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and there's no clear timeline for its recovery.

As Josephine moves away, South Florida will see a surge of tropical moisture from the south, increasing the chance of heavy rain that could cause flash floods. The rain could worsen coastal flooding due to King Tides.

Wild caught Florida oysters used to be plentiful, but Florida fisheries have seen a massive decline in production. We feature oyster farming on today's Speaking Of.

Changes in leaves starts to occur when trees receive less sunlight. The lack of chlorophyll reveals yellow, orange, and red pigments.

A flow off the Atlantic over the weekend and next week will lead to erosion, rough surf and the potential for flooding along the coast and nearby tributaries.

By watching the clouds, they can help predict changes in the weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate a change in the weather is coming while cumulonimbus clouds indicate storms.

A cold front brings cooler air, lower humidity, and gusty winds