Environment
May 27, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway Across Florida Beaches
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors to help protect sea turtles, shorebirds and…
May 13, 2026
Environment, News
New FWC Rules Increase Oversight of Marine Species
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved final changes to its Marine Special Activity License program aimed at…
May 07, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Florida Ranked Among Nation’s Cleanest States For Air Quality In 2026 Report
Florida continues to rank among the nation’s leaders in air quality, according to the 2026 State of the Air Report…
April 30, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Florida DEP Secures 10,023 Acres in Gulf County for Conservation Easement
TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has secured a conservation easement covering approximately 10,023 acres in Gulf…
April 29, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Florida Only Place Where Alligators and Crocodiles Coexist in the Wild
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sharing information to educate residents and visitors on the differences between American…
April 26, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Rooftop Nesting Season Underway for Shorebirds Across Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is advising the public that shorebirds and seabirds across Florida are actively nesting,…
April 23, 2026
Environment, News
Trulieve Facility Facing Potential $15,000 Daily Fines Per Violation
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a notice regarding potential violations following an industrial wastewater inspection at the…
April 18, 2026
Environment, Polk County
Health Officials Warn of Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Lake Hamilton East – Sample Park
LAKE HAMILTON, FL – (April 17, 2026) – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is cautioning residents and…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Hardee County Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert on Peace River
HARDEE COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, which also oversees public health services for Hardee…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
FWC Promotes Awareness of Threatened Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise…