Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
Cape Canaveral installs reef arches to protect wastewater plant from storm surge, erosion
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city’s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city’s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Lake County residents favor conservation, but new state law could limit local control
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county’s ability to act on those preferences.
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county’s ability to act on those preferences.
Alligator Alcatraz environmental lawsuit: Testimony offered by State Rep. Anna Eskamani
An Orlando-area state representative testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit that could shut down a controversial aviation site in the heart of the Florida Everglades, known by critics as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
An Orlando-area state representative testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit that could shut down a controversial aviation site in the heart of the Florida Everglades, known by critics as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Volusia County moves forward with controversial Motocross park plan
Plans for a sprawling 350-acre motocross facility in Volusia County took a step forward Tuesday, as county council members approved the next phase of development despite mounting environmental concerns and public opposition.
Plans for a sprawling 350-acre motocross facility in Volusia County took a step forward Tuesday, as county council members approved the next phase of development despite mounting environmental concerns and public opposition.
Today's air quality among worst globally in Midwest, Northeast
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has led to some of the worst air quality in the world across parts of the U.S.
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has led to some of the worst air quality in the world across parts of the U.S.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
DeSantis announces EAA Reservoir Agreement with U.S. Army
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Friday morning in Marco Island where he announced a new EAA Reservoir Agreement with the United States Army. DeSantis said the new agreement will help to accelerate the restoration of America's Everglades and to expedite the completion of the EAA reservoir.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Friday morning in Marco Island where he announced a new EAA Reservoir Agreement with the United States Army. DeSantis said the new agreement will help to accelerate the restoration of America's Everglades and to expedite the completion of the EAA reservoir.
DeSantis celebrates grand opening of C-43 Reservoir: 'A major milestone in Everglades restoration'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marked the official opening of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir on Tuesday morning, which he said is one of the most significant Everglades restoration projects in the state's history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marked the official opening of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir on Tuesday morning, which he said is one of the most significant Everglades restoration projects in the state's history.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Brevard County running out of space to dump Indian River Lagoon muck
After years of dredging muck from the Indian River Lagoon, Brevard County officials are facing a new challenge: they’re running out of space to put it.
After years of dredging muck from the Indian River Lagoon, Brevard County officials are facing a new challenge: they’re running out of space to put it.
This is how Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters: Poll
Most Americans impacted by flooding say climate change is at least partly to blame, but polls show less agreement on whether the government should act to prevent extreme weather.
Most Americans impacted by flooding say climate change is at least partly to blame, but polls show less agreement on whether the government should act to prevent extreme weather.
Plant propagation: How to grow plants using cut stems
Calvin Gardner, an urban horticulture extension agent from the University of Florida, joins Good Day Orlando for a plant propagation activity. Gardner shows how to cut the stems off plants and how to use them to grow more plants using the cut stems.
Calvin Gardner, an urban horticulture extension agent from the University of Florida, joins Good Day Orlando for a plant propagation activity. Gardner shows how to cut the stems off plants and how to use them to grow more plants using the cut stems.
Fish kills, algae blooms likely following Palm Bay's massive sewage spill in Turkey Creek
A sewage pipe break near Palm Bay’s wastewater treatment plant on Clearmont Street led to a significant spill into Turkey Creek, prompting an emergency response from the city.
A sewage pipe break near Palm Bay’s wastewater treatment plant on Clearmont Street led to a significant spill into Turkey Creek, prompting an emergency response from the city.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Gov. DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve protection of more than 78,000 acres of land
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson have approved the protection of more than 78,000 acres of land throughout Florida, including more than 76,000 thousand in the rural area within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson have approved the protection of more than 78,000 acres of land throughout Florida, including more than 76,000 thousand in the rural area within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
Canadian wildfires cause haze, poor air across central, eastern US
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.