State of local emergency extended as Hillsborough County dengue cases near 400
With dengue fever cases nearing 400 in Hillsborough County, the local state of emergency has been extended through this Thursday, Nov. 5.
With dengue fever cases nearing 400 in Hillsborough County, the local state of emergency has been extended through this Thursday, Nov. 5.
What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.
Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Sarasota's The Bay gets $400K grant to build storm-resilient shoreline
A $400,000 grant is helping transform the Sarasota bayfront with a resilient, living shoreline designed to soften the blow of future storms and clean runoff before it reaches the bay.
A $400,000 grant is helping transform the Sarasota bayfront with a resilient, living shoreline designed to soften the blow of future storms and clean runoff before it reaches the bay.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Pinellas County dengue fever: Aerial mosquito spraying begins
Lee County Mosquito Control crews are helping Pinellas County fight the dengue fever outbreak in the Tampa Bay area by spraying for mosquitoes from helicopters.
Lee County Mosquito Control crews are helping Pinellas County fight the dengue fever outbreak in the Tampa Bay area by spraying for mosquitoes from helicopters.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2026, data shows
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
Hillsborough County dengue outbreak prompts statewide mosquito-spraying effort
Mosquito control crews from across Florida are helping Hillsborough County fight a dengue fever outbreak that continues to spread across the Tampa Bay area.
Mosquito control crews from across Florida are helping Hillsborough County fight a dengue fever outbreak that continues to spread across the Tampa Bay area.
Manatee County sod farm unveils new St. Augustine grass blend designed to reduce pest and disease risk
A Manatee County sod farm has developed a new type of St. Augustine grass designed to better withstand Florida's climate, diseases and even pests.
A Manatee County sod farm has developed a new type of St. Augustine grass designed to better withstand Florida's climate, diseases and even pests.
Tampa offers homeowners up to $3,000 in rebates to replace grass with native plants: Here's how to cash in
The city of Tampa's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) offers rebates to homeowners who replace traditional, thirsty grass in their yards with native plants that are drought-friendly.
The city of Tampa's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) offers rebates to homeowners who replace traditional, thirsty grass in their yards with native plants that are drought-friendly.
What this year’s El Niño weather pattern means for fall leaves
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
Sarasota County neighbors fight 227-foot dock proposed for Lyons Bay: 'At what point do we protect this bay'
A proposed 227-foot dock in Lyons Bay is drawing intense pushback from Nokomis residents who worry the project will destroy the natural environment and set a dangerous precedent for Sarasota County waterways.
A proposed 227-foot dock in Lyons Bay is drawing intense pushback from Nokomis residents who worry the project will destroy the natural environment and set a dangerous precedent for Sarasota County waterways.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Artists transform Tampa storm drains into public art to help keep litter out of Tampa Bay
Artists and volunteers with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are spending Thursday transforming storm drains throughout Sulphur Springs and nearby neighborhoods into colorful murals designed to educate residents about where stormwater goes after it leaves neighborhood streets.
Artists and volunteers with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are spending Thursday transforming storm drains throughout Sulphur Springs and nearby neighborhoods into colorful murals designed to educate residents about where stormwater goes after it leaves neighborhood streets.
Valuable trees poisoned by diesel fuel prompt officials to offer hefty reward for any information
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.