Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Sarasota Bay remains healthy after 14,000-gallon wastewater spill, environmental experts say
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
On the water, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program keeps track of Sarasota Bay's health. What they have seen is a bay that is bouncing back and filled with life.
'Extreme' water shortage triggered in Tampa Bay area: What residents need to know
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
USDA issues disaster declaration for Florida after $3.1 billion in winter freeze damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
"They think it's Spring": Temperature swings spark premature termite activity in Florida
Termite swarms are appearing weeks ahead of schedule in Tampa Bay, catching a handful of homeowners off guard.
Termite swarms are appearing weeks ahead of schedule in Tampa Bay, catching a handful of homeowners off guard.
Florida farmers bracing for latest cold snap after they saw $3 billion in losses due to January frost
Florida farmers are preparing for a second freeze of the season that could make an already difficult year even worse.
Florida farmers are preparing for a second freeze of the season that could make an already difficult year even worse.
Florida citrus growers fear another freeze after statewide crop losses
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
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.