Florida’s marine crisis: New study reveals widespread plastic ingestion in state waters
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
Study: Plastic waste harming local marine life
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Former Florida State Fair champion turns passion into career in agriculture law
One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career.
One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career.
John’s Pass 'beach' to be removed as $1.5M dredging project begins to improve safety
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
Artificial reef's success allows for cleaner water and healthier environment for Palmetto Bay
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Artificial reefs bring life back to Florida waters
Oysters have clustered to form an artificial reef, helping to clean and improve the water quality in Palmetto Bay.
Oysters have clustered to form an artificial reef, helping to clean and improve the water quality in Palmetto Bay.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Severe drought conditions prompt a 'Stage 2 Drought Warning' for Tampa Bay area
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Hillsborough County opens hydration station after freeze spell dries up private wells
Hillsborough County is stepping in to help residents whose private wells have dried up in the eastern part of the county.
Hillsborough County is stepping in to help residents whose private wells have dried up in the eastern part of the county.
Manatee County berry farmer protects crop from freezing temperatures: 'Toughest two nights'
Icicles formed at a Myakka City blueberry farm after temperatures fell below freezing — but the icicles actually helped protect the crops.
Icicles formed at a Myakka City blueberry farm after temperatures fell below freezing — but the icicles actually helped protect the crops.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
Florida looks to detect crop disease early with drones, AI as nation’s 3rd celery producer
As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.
As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
Plant City farmers sacrificing this week’s harvest to save strawberry season — here’s why
Walking through the rows at Parkesdale Farms, grower Gary Parke sees the vibrant red berries nearly ready for picking. But by this time next week, those specific berries will likely be gone.
Walking through the rows at Parkesdale Farms, grower Gary Parke sees the vibrant red berries nearly ready for picking. But by this time next week, those specific berries will likely be gone.
Offshore drilling proposal draws strong opposition from politicians, business owners, environmental activists
Politicians, business owners and environmental activists are finding common ground in opposition to an offshore drilling proposal.
Politicians, business owners and environmental activists are finding common ground in opposition to an offshore drilling proposal.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Pinellas County commissioner wants to remove tree removal permit requirement
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.