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Foodborne cases of Chagas disease have been associated with drinking fruit juices, such as palm wine, sugar cane or tangerine juice, that have been contaminated by the parasite T. cruzi. (Jhon Gracia – Adobe Stock)
Kissing Bugs: Foodborne Chagas disease causes severe symptoms and may be more common than we think
Kissing bugs carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease. They can infect people by biting and contaminating food and drinks with infected feces. more
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Baseball fans clear the stands as lightning strikes near the Colorado Rockies’ stadium in 2019.
How to stay safe during lightning storms – summer is the highest-risk season
Each year in the United States, lightning strikes around 37 million times. It kills 21 people a year in the U.S. on average. Baseball fans clear the stands as lightning strikes near the Colorado Rockies’ stadium in … more
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A heat dome sent temperatures soaring as summer 2024 was about to begin. Orange is a moderate heat risk for June 18, red is major, and purple is extreme.
What is a heat dome? A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon
Typically, heat domes are tied to the behavior of the jet stream, a band of fast winds high in the atmosphere that generally runs west to east. more
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Harvesting Health: Medicinal plants for the Central Florida garden
In the new medicinal garden at UF/IFAS Extension in Orange County, the interplay between horticulture and health takes center stage! more
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UF scientists meeting craft brewer demand by converting hops to pellets
Researchers at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center recently received a hammer mill and a pelletizer which grinds whole cone hops to powder, and a pelletizer takes hops powder and converts it into pellets. more
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The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Today, the U.S. is losing wetlands, mainly to development and agriculture, at an accelerating rate. With Congress polarized and gridlocked, new federal wetland protection laws are unlikely to be enacted in the next several years. more
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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite on September 15, 2019.
Orange County to host 2024 Hurricane Expo: Beyond the Forecast
Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management will host the 2024 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 15th. more
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The Florida black bear isn’t as large as its Western relative and tends to shy away from humans — but a legislator claimed some have attacked people while on crack.
Bill that says it’s OK to shoot bears ‘breaking bad’ fashioned in fiction
It shouldn’t have gotten this far. Yet it passed both the House and the Senate and, according to the House website, was “presented to governor on Friday, June 7, 2024, 2:57 PM.” more
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Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon ecosystem shows progress amid ongoing restoration efforts
The Indian River Lagoon has long faced challenges stemming from compromised water quality and recurring harmful algal blooms, which have resulted in significant seagrass loss. more
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Dry conditions continue throughout the District in May
May saw sparse and uneven rainfall, with all counties receiving less than their monthly average. The deficit was nearly two inches in some areas. more
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Warm water expands, raising sea levels, which worsens storm surges during hurricanes. It’s only one risk from warming oceans.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean temperatures have been heating up over the past century, and hitting record highs for much of the past year, driven primarily by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels more
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GIS: A Digital Atlas for a Sustainable Planet
In an age where the delicate balance of our planet is under constant scrutiny, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have emerged as an indispensable tool for understanding and preserving our … more
A Rice’s whale, the recently discovered species that lives only in the Gulf of Mexico. They’re on the endangered species list.
Florida Congressman wants Rice’s whales, which live only in the Gulf of Mexico, taken off the Endangered Species List
The Rice’s whale is the only one that lives entirely in the Gulf of Mexico. The species, discovered only recently, is definitely endangered. Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 100 of them — maybe as few as 51. more
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Stay safe with natural gas this hurricane season
Take the opportunity this Hurricane Season to prepare by selecting the appropriate energy source for your home or business: the direct use of natural gas. Here's the difference it can make in a hurricane. more
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John Humphreys floats at the surface in the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
Florida teen spearheads Antarctic scuba research 
After his nearly three-week journey into the Antarctic, Humphreys plans to spend most of his summer analyzing iceberg-related data he and 15 adult citizen scientists collected. more
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The sticky combination of heat and high humidity can be more than uncomfortable – it can be deadly.
Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable – it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days. Together, too much heat and humidity can make you sick. And in severe cases, it can cause your body to shut down. more
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Farm Share reminds families to prepare for hurricane season; launches disaster relief website
Farm Share has launched a new disaster relief web page with information on hurricane supplies, upcoming food and hurricane supplies distribution events, and the organization’s disaster preparation and response efforts.  more
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The U.S. is in for another busy hurricane season. Here are hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia in 2017.
Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season, with La Niña and a persistently warm ocean teaming up to power fierce storms
If the National Hurricane Center’s early forecast is right, the North Atlantic could see 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes, and four to seven major hurricanes by the end of November. That’s the highest number of named storms in any NOAA preseason forecast. more
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As sea levels rise, salt marshes naturally retreat landward. However, movement can be hindered by natural barriers or human-made structures, like roads and buildings.
Conservation groups tout natural defenses against hurricanes
Studies show areas with intact natural defenses, such as dunes, wetlands, and marshes, experienced less damage than areas where such features had been degraded or removed. more
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UF/IFAS checklist to prepare for a busy hurricane season
UF/IFAS experts have created a simple-to-follow checklist for hurricane preparedness steps to prepare for this year’s busy hurricane season. more
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Survey: 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings
According to the survey, nearly a quarter of Florida residents (23%) do NOT make advanced preparations for hurricane season or severe weather. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
Forecasters predict 4 to 7 major hurricanes will hit the Atlantic basin this year. How will Florida fare?
Forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year, with 17 to 25 named storms. 8 to 13 are forecasted to be hurricanes, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes—meaning a category 3, 4, or 5. more
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Sea level rise makes Florida ‘beach renourishment’ projects more frequent and expensive
Beaches are more than just a party spot. They’re part of a system of barrier islands surrounding our state’s coastline. They serve as barriers to protect the mainland from crashing storms and their surges. more
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Water Conservation Calendar Awards ceremony celebrates creativity and conservation
At the start of each school year, OCPS K-12 students are invited to craft 2-D art pieces, while middle and high schoolers have the exciting option of painting rain barrels. more
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Florida expert stresses vigilance, compassion this hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts between 17 and 25 named storms this summer and fall, with eight to 13 achieving hurricane status. more
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