If permits are approved, construction at the Riverview plant would begin in 2028, according to a preliminary company presentation.

Framed as a storm-recovery measure, the law bans counties and cities from halting or tightening building rules — sparking rare bipartisan backlash from libertarians, MAGA activists, environmentalists and local officials.

Areas of the bay will be open to permitted commercial harvesting on weekdays, with permitted recreational harvesting on weekends.

The bill has been introduced by Florida Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated there are less than 1,000 ghost orchids left in the United States.

Activists are upset about TECO likely getting another increase finalized this coming Tuesday as part of adjustments to the base rate hike the Florida Public Service Commission approved in 2024.

An unusual spike in seabirds that are unable to walk is worrying local wildife experts

Florida Power & Light is considered a regional leader in renewable energy investment, with Duke Energy following just behind.

The study to determine what impact a planned port dredge will have on nearby coral confirmed millions of coral, including one of the largest stands of wild staghorn coral left on the reef.

After inspections, officials determine about a half-mile of span, accessed from Manatee County, can no longer safely handle vehicles or pedestrians. The north pier remains opens on the Pinellas end.

Testing at a well in Tarpon Springs was nine times the limit. A well in Holiday measured 19 times the limit. The science is unclear as of yet as to the health risks of drinking water contaminated with "forever chemicals."

This viroid spreading around avocado trees in Florida can go undetected for years, but when symptoms appear, it can devastate the fruit.