A large hole opened up in Bayonet Point, potentially a sinkhole, causing road closures. Geotechnical experts are investigating, and crews plan to temporarily fill the […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Crystal River’s Resilience Through Restoration And Storms
Crystal River, Florida, faced ecological decline due to invasive algae and pollution, but a decade-long restoration effort involving muck removal, eelgrass replantation, and spring vent […]
Gulf Hurricane Season Expected To Intensify Gabrielle Forming
AccuWeather predicts a busy hurricane season with near record-high water temperatures in the Gulf, creating favorable conditions for rapid storm intensification. A tropical wave, expected […]
Florida Homeowner Battles City, HOA Over Post Hurricane Drainage Issues
A Florida homeowner, Richard Sheppard, is struggling to fix a stagnant creek behind his property, which he believes was caused by Hurricane Helene. He has […]
Wesley Chapel 974 Acre Kirkland Ranch Purchased For Conservation
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has purchased the 974-acre Kirkland Ranch for $30.8 million, ensuring the land will remain undeveloped in perpetuity. The purchase […]
Eleven Year Old Florida Boy Picks Up Trash To Protect Wildlife
Eleven-year-old Lewis Queensberry has been picking up trash since he was a baby, now a volunteer with Keep Pasco Beautiful, an environmental non-profit. He hopes […]
Florida’s Freshwater Springs Under Threat From Pollution And Climate Change
Florida’s freshwater springs, a popular tourist attraction, are facing threats from agricultural pollution, rapid development, and climate change. Some springs, such as Crystal Springs in […]
Dade City’s Live Oak No. 7 Reprieved From Execution
The famous 200-year-old live oak tree in Dade City, Florida, has been granted a stay of execution, ending weeks of public protests. County Administrator Mike […]
Homeowner Disputes Hurricane Claim Denied By Lender Placed Insurance
A homeowner in Florida named Rose Martin is facing issues with her insurance claim after Hurricane Milton, as her mortgage lender has forced-placed insurance on […]
Hurricane Erin Aims For The East Coast, Causing Life Threatening Surf And Coastal Flooding
Hurricane Erin, currently a Category 2 storm, is expected to grow in size and impact the East Coast of the United States from Florida to […]