The funds will go towards the installation of “bottles only” recycling bins at several high school cafeterias across OCPS, scaling to all 22 high schools to reach 61,000 students.

Rainfall totals were minimal, with much of the District seeing less than half an inch for the month.

Emergency preparedness plans too often overlook the specific needs of elders in America’s aging population, many of whom live alone.

Located at the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the Nature Center will transform an abandoned building (a former truck repair shop) into a 3,400-square-foot, low-carbon, sustainability-focused educational visitor center.

Members of Congress from both political parties are calling on the Trump administration to unfreeze funding for a grant program that helps local communities better prepare for natural disasters.

This unprecedented and isolated incident has understandably triggered strong emotions. But emotional reactions - particularly fear and a desire for retribution - must not guide state wildlife policy.

Florida started working on fixing Lake Apopka in the 80s. By 2024, the water had become clear enough that 95% of the lake’s aquatic vegetation returned. The cost over four decades? $200 million.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the third costliest, with $129.7 billion in damages and multiple Category 5 hurricanes. This staggering level of destruction underscores how preparedness is the key to minimizing future risks.

Thanks to federally funded research, forecasts of tropical cyclone tracks today are up to 75% more accurate than in 1990. But is that funding about to end?

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and concludes on November 30th. The season's peak is typically mid-August through late October, with September 10th being the historical peak date for storm activity.

Senate Bill 832 would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils.

​ This weekend marks a significant milestone for one of Florida’s most remarkable environmental success stories: the 10th anniversary of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.

Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria common in Florida’s freshwater environments. A  bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors.