Massive fish kill in Melbourne
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Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception

After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.

Electric vehicle fees back on legislative agenda
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More people are buying electric cars, and now Florida lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would significantly raise fees for owning them.

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.

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
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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
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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.

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.

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
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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
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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.