Florida lawmakers target cigarette smoking on beaches
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow local governments to ban cigarette smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Manatees are dying at an alarming rate in 2021, especially in Central Florida
According to the FWC, 403 manatees have already died statewide this year.
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
Tiny home demonstrates big savings, sustainability
It's only 200 square feet, but this mobile tiny abode isn't for taking up residence. The Tiny Green Home is a new hands-on experience at the Orlando Science Center to educate visitors on conservation and sustainability.
Group pushing to keep Wekiva River clean
Neighbors living near Wekiva River in Orange County are pushing the keep the springs clean, asking Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state help woth funding to replace septic tanks.
Student has idea to save Indian River Lagoon
An eighth-grader in Central Florida has an idea to save the Indian River Lagoon.
Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Baffle Box could help clean up Indian River Lagoon
New filters are being installed to help clean up the Indian River Lagoon. They using what's called a "Baffle Box," to eliminate toxins from the water.
Florida town is first city in nation powered completely by solar energy
It is billed as the first solar city in the United States. Babcock Ranch, near Fort Myers on state’s west coast, was developed from the beginning with a massive solar power farm generating 100 percent of the electric needs.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Governor DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve land protection deals
The deals are expected to aid local water quality, support wildlife habitat and improve access to recreation
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
Florida Senate ready to pass sunscreen measure
The Florida Senate is poised to approve legislation aimed at preventing local governments from banning the sale of certain types of sunscreen, fast-tracking a proposal that did not pass the Legislature last year.
Hundred of mangrove trees slashed
Hundreds of mangroves were cut down illegally in Wilbur-By-The-Sea. The state about 500 were cut, in violation of the law.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
Gruters warned the bill as initially proposed “would be a massive tax increase on the public.”
Sunscreen bill moves forward in Florida House
The issue centers on a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that two chemicals used in the products could damage coral reefs.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
An effort to impose a 12.5-cent-per-gallon tax on water bottled from Florida’s springs was tabled Tuesday before facing the possibility of being defeated in a split Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.