Florida Lakewatch, a 40-year-old lake-monitoring program, trains local residents to collect water samples from lakes, rivers, and springs. Volunteers like retired chiropractor Jeanne Sellers contribute […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Florida Homeowners Elevate Houses To Protect Against Flooding
After enduring flooding from recent hurricanes, Florida residents like Bobby Laramore are elevating their homes to prevent future damage. The process, costly but necessary, offers […]
Neighborhood Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in Gulf Harbors, Florida, displacing residents and damaging homes. The community came together to support each other through flood cleanup […]
Large Sinkhole Detected In Bayonet Point, Road Closed For Repairs
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 […]
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 […]