Lightning Strike (File)
Twenty people, including twelve children, were injured Tuesday evening when lightning unexpectedly struck a beach near Lak [...]
Thomas L Gudinas
Thomas Gudinas, 51, was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on Tuesday evening for the 1994 murder of Michelle M [...]
Water Faucet (Unsplash)
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater's Public Utilities Department has announced the release of its annual Wa [...]
Nurse, Source: TFP File Photo
A new study, conducted by Edward Jones in partnership with Morning Consult and Age Wave, paints [...]
Sun Heat (File)
As summer temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, staying cool isn't just about comfort—it's abo [...]
Food Coloring, Dye (File)
A new Axios/Ipsos American Health Index, released Friday, reveals a strong desire among most America [...]
Florida Sends 35-Person Wildfire Team To Support South Carolina Amid Rising Blaze Threats.
In a move to bolster the well-being [...]
Michigan-Based Meijer Recalls Dark Chocolate Almonds Over Hidden Allergen Hazard
Meijer has issued a voluntary recall of sever [...]
UF/IFAS Researchers Uncover Hurricane Helene’s Hidden Threat To Timber Industry
A pine forest habitat at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, a UF research, teaching and Extension facility in Melrose. (Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS)
As t [...]
Trump Admin Unleashes Plan To Protect U.S. Cattle From New World Screwworm Threat
New World Screwworm (CDC)
The Trump administration today launched an aggressive, multi-pronged strategy to combat the potential spread of New Worl [...]
Sunshine State Hops: UF/IFAS Cultivates Thriving New Industry For Florida Craft Beer
Hops Aroma Testing (Photo Courtesy: UF Photography)
A decade ago, the idea of commercially viable hops grown in Florida was considered impossible. [...]
Florida Protects Over 78,000 Acres, Closing Major Gap In Ocala-To-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
Florida Protects Over 78,000 Acres, Closing Major Gap In Ocala-To-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
In a move for conservation, Governor Ron DeSantis, Att [...]
FWC "GatorWise"
With Florida's summer heat increasing alligator activity, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging residents and visitors to "Be GatorWise."
This new public awareness campaign aims to foster realistic perceptions about alligators and provide practical advice to minimize human-alligator conflicts. [...]
A reef prism formation at Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach. (Savanna Barry, UF/IFAS)
New UF/IFAS Manual Guides DIY Efforts for Sustainable Florida Coastal Restoration
Florida is seeing a surge in "living shoreline" projects, as communities increasingly turn to natural solutions for wave calming and habitat restoration. However, the mat [...]
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
Florida environmental agencies are closely monitoring a minor detection of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for red tide, in Southwest Florida. Over the past week, background concentrations of K. brevis were identified in a single sample collected [...]
US Currency: TFP File Photo
The Florida Lottery is sounding the alarm, urging players to be extra vigilant as reports of sophisticated phone scams continue to surge. [...]
Adam Brinson
DADE CITY, Fla. - The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Adam Brinson, a 17-year-old reported missing from the Dade City area. B [...]