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Florida emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
Last week's tabletop exercises and drills, which run ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, bring together state and local agencies to practice response coordination. This year, discussions are shadowed by federal proposals to overhaul disaster recovery, leaving officials focused on shoring up state and local resources. more
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The view of Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station in 2018.
NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching
Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other forecasters release preseason outlooks for the Atlantic’s hurricane season, which runs June 1st through November 30th. more
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Prepare your landscape and trees for the hurricane season
Home and business owners can take steps to make sure the trees can withstand tropical storm- and hurricane-force winds and rains. more
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Be Ready, Not Reactive: Prepare for hurricane season now
Making the switch to natural gas requires some planning to fulfill your natural gas service installation. That’s why we encourage homeowners to act now, before a storm is on the horizon. more
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UF/IFAS scientists confirm hybrid termites established in Florida
The study documents how the invasive Formosan subterranean termites and Asian subterranean termites are not only coexisting in urban environments but also breed with each other. more
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Get ready for storm season with FPL’s Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
In this article, you will find a checklist of important details to consider before, during and after a storm. From a plan with your family, to building an emergency kit, preparing your home, and more, this will help you get through it more safely. more
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Apopka High School
Orange County Public Schools receives $3,500 grant from beverage industry to improve recycling in high schools
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. more
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Dry conditions persist across District for third consecutive month
Rainfall totals were minimal, with much of the District seeing less than half an inch for the month. more
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Hurricane Humberto.
Hurricane disaster planning with aging parents should start now, before the storm: 5 tips
Emergency preparedness plans too often overlook the specific needs of elders in America’s aging population, many of whom live alone. more
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Orange Audubon Nature Center at Apopka Birding Park wins AIA Orlando Design Award 
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. more
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A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, California.
Dozens of members of Congress from both parties plead with administration to unfreeze FEMA grants
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. more
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OP/ED: Floridians don't want trophy hunts of bears
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. more
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Florida is full of expensive restoration projects, but conservation would be cheaper
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. more
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AAA shares insurance advice to help residents prepare for hurricanes
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. more
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Radar shows a NOAA Hurricane Hunter flying through Tropical Storm Idalia during a mission in 2023.
Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming
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? more
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Hurricane Season begins June 1st.
Central Florida agencies meet in Apopka to enhance hurricane preparedness and flood management
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. more
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An early phosphate mine in the Bone Valley region of Central Florida.
Florida legislators want to protect the phosphate giant from suits over radioactive land
Senate Bill 832 would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils. more
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The Lake Apopka Wildlife drive turns 10 this weekend.
Happy Birthday, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
​ 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. more
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Little Wekiva River.
Developing Story: DOH-Orange issues Blue-Green Algae Alert at Little Wekiva River (Riverside Acres Park) 
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. more
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Florida panthers are a federally endangered species.
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states
Florida panthers were once distributed throughout most of the southeast U.S., but now their number is tiny – maybe 200 or so – and their known breeding range has greatly shrunk, now concentrated in southwest Florida. Imagine a Florida panther slinking its way 400 miles (645 kilometers) from the Big Cypress Swamp, in the southwest part of the state, to Okefenokee Swamp, on … more
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Apopka enacts mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions continue
According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, restricted irrigation activities are permitted before 10 AM and after 4 PM and are limited to alternate days. more
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Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law
Because of the DEP’s failure, a federal judge ruled on April 11 that the agency had violated the Endangered Species Act. more
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Prescribed burns like this one are intentional, controlled fires that clear out dry grass and underbrush that could fuel more destructive wildfires.
Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
Fires are part of the natural processes that forests need to stay healthy. However, the combined effects of a warmer and drier climate, more people living in fire-prone areas, and vegetation and debris built up over years of fire suppression lead to more severe fires that spread faster. more
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree; UF/IFAS expert offers tips to grow your own 
Did you know Florida avocados have less fat than the popular Hass variety, making them the lean, green star of your fiesta spread? With 60% more potassium than bananas, they bring a nutritional punch to every bite. more
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The first Earth Day in 1972 spurred other countries to support global environmental action.
The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world
Largely because of U.S. leadership, industrialized nations agreed to establish and provide initial funding for what is arguably the world’s premier global environmental institution: the United Nations Environment Programme. Regrettably, the United States has relinquished its longtime role as a leader on global environmental issues. more
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