Environment
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Puerto Rico braces for indirect impacts as Hurricane Beryl pummels Carriacou
According to a recent projected trajectory, the closest approach of the center would be 241 miles to the southwest of Cabo Rojo.
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After rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall in coming days
The disorganized storm system was pushing across Florida from the Gulf of Mexico at roughly the same time as the early June start of hurricane season, which this year is forecast to be among the most active in recent memory amid concerns that climate change is increasing storm intensity.
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Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
There’s no way of knowing whether it was one shark or two separate ones involved in Friday’s attacks, but there are more sharks in the Gulf of Mexico than in past years.
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Florida’s hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday starts June 1
Forecasters have predicted a very busy hurricane season, with 20 to 25 named storms.
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Want a more eco-friendly yard? Try one of these Florida native plant nurseries.
Choosing native plants creates a more sustainable and eco-friendly yard, benefiting both you and the environment. Awareness of the value of native plants has increased in recent years, however they are still under-utilized in most Florida landscapes, much to the detriment of our local biodiversity and environment. But first, what exactly is a native plant?…
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Watch out! These 20 Florida lakes have the most alligators.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does an annual alligator census at 50 different sites throughout the state to monitor the reptile’s population.
