Tuesday

12 May 2026

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bat Maternity Season Begins April 16 Across Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents that bat maternity season in Florida begins April 16…

FWC Reminds Boaters to Slow Down as Manatees Begin Spring Migration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging boaters to slow down and stay alert as manatees begin their…