sea level rise

Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.

An effort is back in the Senate to permanently set up a statewide office to consider climate change impacts, as environmentalists wait for a new chief resiliency officer to be appointed.

More evidence of a shift in thinking arose this week among Florida’s Republican leaders when it comes to climate change.A Senate committee held a panel…

Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week he'd be "raising Cain" if national plans for oil drilling include Florida waters, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. The…

As the legislative session continues in the Florida Capitol, advocates question if lawmakers are making climate change a priority. In the 2019 legislative…

Mangroves are quintessentially tropical and take root along the coast of the Everglades and the Keys where they are home to colorful fish and crabs. But…

New photos from the United States Geological Survey illustrate the damage Hurricane Matthew dealt to Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The aerial photography of…

Climate change in Florida is already taking its toll, in the form of rising temperatures, extreme weather events and shifting tides. The changes are…

Climate researchers say Florida’s military bases are vulnerable to sea level rise. By 2050, the naval bases at Key West and Jacksonville could lose 20% of…

A new report card released by Florida's civil engineers shows the state's infrastructure is mediocre, but making some gains.Engineers are giving the state…