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Snail kite with a snail in the Everglades. Effects of the Everglades detention center on the environment of the Everglades could cut across flora and fauna and even just causing lightening the night sky around the center.

Everglades detention center's affect said to cut across the environment from flora to fauna

Environmentalists warn that each day Alligator Alcatraz remains up and running is one more day of irreparable damage to the Everglades, and area that is North America’s only subtropical wilderness and home to thousands of native plants and animal species and dozens of which are endangered or threatened.

Gov. DeSantis Pledges $2.5 Billion for Environment, Asks SFWMD Board to Resign

Governor Ron DeSantis spent the day touring the state announcing big changes to the way his office will handle water issues. He started by signing an…

A view of Major League Vegan on October 15, 2023 in New York City.

Sustainable eating habits that can help the environment without taking over your life

What we eat plays a role in the health of our environment. Here are some things to consider when trying to make doable changes to improve your impact without breaking the bank.

Fact-checking the Trump-Harris debate. And, food delivery could help the environment

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off last night on several hot topic issues. NPR fact-checked the claims made. And, how food delivery could be environmentally friendly.

SWFL environment closed: parks, trails off-limits for foreseeable future after Hurricane Ian

Public lands managed by the South Florida Water Management District in Lee and Collier counties remain so dangerous more than two weeks after the wrath of Category 4 Hurricane Ian that, above or below water, the areas will be closed for the foreseeable future.

More Public Transportation Can Have Positive Effect On South Florida's Environment, Say Experts

Transportation has become the leading source of carbon emissions in the U.S., according to the latest data. Trucks and SUVs account for 66 percent of...

A school district's book screening process didn't violate civil rights laws — but it should have done a better job of handling the process, the U.S. Department of Education says.

A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say

Forsyth County Schools didn't spell out its criteria to students, the Department of Education says, leaving the impression that diverse authors and characters were excluded.

Cypress Trail wildfire in Big Cypress National Preserve closes section; fire said at 3,000 acres

Big Cypress National Preserve officials were notified of a wildfire in the northern portion of the preserve, approximately one mile north of I-75 around mile marker 68 on Tuesday.

Panelists at second townhall sponsored by SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future

Resiliency townhall focused on how manmade and natural environments on Sanibel survived Hurricane Ian, and the lessons learned

Resiliency is the focus for the three town halls sponsored by the SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future. The first townhall in March featured dramatic personal experiences of surviving the storm. The second townhall in April centered on how well the environment held up and how it possibly helped mitigate storm damage. A third townhall is scheduled for Monday, May 22 at Big Arts on Sanibel, with a focus on the emergency response.

Stuart Cumberbatch removes a blue crab trap

To Help Environment, Certain Harvesters Must Remove All Blue Crab Traps From Fla. Waters

Starting Thursday, blue crab harvesters can no longer have their traps in North Florida waters. The goal is for Florida wildlife officials to use that...

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