Friday

13 November 2026

Environment

Polk County Awarded $12.6 Million for Water Supply Projects

POLK COUNTY, FL – Seven communities in Polk County have been awarded approximately $12.6 million in state funding to expand…

WWE Holiday Tour Coming to Tampa in December

TAMPA, FL — WWE is bringing its 2026 Holiday Live Tour to Tampa this December, with a RAW/SmackDown event scheduled…

Florida’s 2026 Spiny Lobster Sport Season Begins Today (July 29)

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The 2026 Florida spiny lobster season officially begins with the two-day recreational sport season on July 29-30,…

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…

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…

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…