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Be aware of these common toxic plants, experts say
A new UF/IFAS publication details some of the most common poisonous plants found in Florida residential landscapes. more
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Magnolia Park on the banks of Lake Apopka.
Lake Apopka on the rebound
Lake Apopka has long been known for its degraded water quality and declining game fish population. Now, after over 40 years, the lake has reached another significant milestone on its way to recovery. more
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Audubon Center for Birds of Prey celebrates 700th Eagle release milestone
Many injured eagles that arrive at the Raptor Trauma Clinic are found by Audubon EagleWatch volunteers, a community science program based at the Center. more
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FEMA extends deadline for responses to to Multifamily Lease and repair program
FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for  Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program.  more
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Breaking News: Prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 103-acre prescribed burn today at its Lake Apopka North Shore in Lake County. more
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Blue-green algae found in Lake Ola
Lake Ola is a 426-acre body of water that sits in the northwest corner of Orange County near the town of Tangerine, about eight miles from the center of Apopka. more
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Orange County receives 16th straight Tree City USA designation
The Tree City USA program celebrates towns and cities’ growing commitment to increasing their urban tree canopy and demonstrating higher tree care and community engagement levels during the calendar year. more
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Picture of a submerged BMW in the street after Hurricane Ian.
Federal support for Hurricane Ian recovery totals $5.2 billion
These efforts have been supported by more than 4,000 responders from FEMA and other federal agencies who have been on the ground since landfall. more
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Workers clear land at an environmentally sensitive site destined for development in Stuart.
Cost of turning old Florida tree farm into a discount store is too high
The dispute involves 49 acres of undeveloped land in Stuart. The property used to be a tree farm. The owner wants to turn it into a 160,000-square-foot Costco, an 18-pump gas station, and 378 apartments. more
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Driving into floodwater, as this vehicle did in Sonoma County, Calif., on Jan. 5, 2023, can be extremely dangerous.
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. more
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What to do for landscape plants and turf after a hard freeze
Take deep breaths and keep Taylor Swift’s song, “Shake it Off,” in the back of your mind every time you have that urge to cut something back. Look the other way until early to mid-March. more
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Drought conditions developing in areas of North Florida after low rainfall in December
December rainfall was less than half the average for this time of year throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region. more
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Impacted by Two Hurricanes: What You Need to Know
FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing duplication of federal benefits. One way the agency achieves this is to require a separate application for each disaster.   more
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One week left for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA assistance
Homeowners and renters in many counties in Florida, including Orange, have until January 12th to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more
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Florida's Wetlands: Even my hard-headed dad understood their importance
The Floridatown wetlands that had once lined the bay could have soaked up that surge from Hurricane Ivan. The houses that had replaced them didn’t do nearly as well. more
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Study: Gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes
Study co-author and Resources for the Future fellow Yanjun "Penny" Liao said they found home prices in hurricane-ravaged areas are 5% higher on average than in unaffected ones more
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Green streets: why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow and become denser
Green spaces are any areas of unsealed urban land with some form of vegetation cover. We focused on three types – private gardens, parks with native vegetation, and parks with introduced vegetation. more
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Among the many bird species seen during the annual Christmas Bird Count were the black-bellied whistling ducks.
Lake Apopka is for the birds, bird lovers and the Christmas Birding Count
The Lake Apopka North Shore is one of several St. Johns River Water Management District public lands inventoried during the Christmas Bird Count. more
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Picture of a submerged BMW in the street after Hurricane Ian.
After hurricane, Florida beach town proposes a development moratorium
Why can’t we call for a statewide moratorium on building big projects in flood-prone areas, then spend that time figuring out how to make things better? more
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FPL shares ways to save as cold weather sets in
When temperatures drop into the 40s or even lower, customers may turn to their heating equipment which can increase their energy usage significantly. more
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Cold snap expected across Florida ahead of holidays, with some lows in the 20s and 30s
The cold temperatures are a concern for various issues in Florida, from the possibility of citrus crops freezing to beloved manatees trying to stay warm. more
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If cold weather is expected, should I cover my plants?
  How to best cover your plants, from the experts:  Use a non-plastic covering. Frost cloths can be found at hardware stores and garden centers, or large blankets or bedsheets also … more
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Hurricane Nicole was a Category 1 storm but caused extensive damage to Florida.
Hurricane Nicole brought double the average rainfall for November in parts of Central Florida
Hurricane Nicole’s pattern of heavy rainfall echoed that of Hurricane Ian’s and brought above-average rainfall across most of the district. more
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Hurricane Nicole was a Category 1 storm but caused extensive damage to Florida.
Orange County storm debris removal set to end December 16th
Debris removal efforts will continue in areas that Orange County has assessed and identified as highly impacted by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole. more
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FEMA extends request time for public assistance in Florida for Hurricane Ian until January 6th
State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations affected by Hurricane Ian have until January 6, 2023, to submit their requests to the state for public assistance. more
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