California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Tons of trash removed from West Melbourne property after almost a year
Huge piles of garbage were finally removed for neighbors in West Melbourne who had been living next to trash for almost a year.
Winter Park to start charging people to charge their electric vehicles: Here's when, and how much
The City of Winter Park says inconsiderate drivers have ruined it for everyone else when it comes to using the city's EV charging stations, which have been around for 12 years.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Rehoboth Beach added to list of shorelines closed due to medical waste washing up
Rehoboth Beach is the latest popular vacation spot added to the long list on Monday, joining Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Assateague Island National Park, Chincoteague and more in telling swimmers to stay out of the water and warning visitors to wear closed-toe shoes on the beach.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
This bill bans chemtrails, but do they even exist?
Tennessee recently passed a bill to ban chemtrails, igniting debates over whether they exist. Explore the origins of the chemtrails conspiracy theory, its influence on legislation, and expert opinions that debunk the myth, explaining the true nature of these airplane trails.
Chemical found in rocket fuel found in drinking water, food: Consumer Report
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
Great Horned Owl that escaped during Tropical Storm Debby dies after being rescued
A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.
Florida wants to add golf courses, pickleball to state parks
Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.
Flagler County using drone technology to track beach erosion
Flagler County is using drone technology to tackle beach erosion along its Atlantic coastline, streamlining some regulatory challenges in the process.
Researchers discover healthy coral off Florida Coast amid rising bleaching concerns
Researchers from the Palm Beach Zoo are expressing optimism after discovering healthy coral off the coast of Florida.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Debby tests beach protection, stirs us sea turtle hatchlings along Florida's Atlantic Coast
In Flagler County, Hurricane Debby tested beach protection that was put in place to prevent erosion. In Volusia County, sea turtles washed on shore.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Neighbors concerned about wildlife dying in DeLand pond dubbed 'Death Pond'
Animals are dying at Victoria Lake within the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
New drinking fountains coming to Satellite Beach schools after contamination concerns
New drinking fountains are on the way to schools in Satellite Beach. The upgrade comes as leaders continue to address contaminated water concerns.