WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, is bringing you stories on how climate change is affecting you.
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Mike Carlson/APResearchers looked at 1,600 storms that made landfall since 1981 and found those that went over extra-hot water were more likely to intensify rapidly, resulting in 60% more disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage when they hit land. -
About 775 tons of trash arrive at Alachua County's Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station every day. Electronic waste, including discarded phones and laptops, is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world.
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Tussock moth caterpillars are creating a seasonal buzz in the region. While the insects are native to North America, Gainesville's environment helps them thrive. -
Those experts, along with another local environmental advocate, will lead a panel discussion moderated by Suncoast Searchlight on April 15 at The Bay Park. -
The loquat is a small fruit related to the pear, apple, and plum. While loquat festivals are prevalent in other parts of the world, the only one in the United States is in West Pasco County. It will be held this year on Saturday, April 11, at Sims Park. -
According to the letter, Audubon had booked the TradeWinds facility in November 2025 for an October 2026 conference. That arrangement is now at risk. -
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously to add a referendum to fund the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program through 2049. It'll need a simple majority of votes to pass. -
Approvals are required from the Florida DEP, as well as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. -
The lawsuit claims federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by approving the 10,264-acre residential and commercial development project. -
"Melby" the adolescent manatee gained 105 pounds while in recovery, according to his caretakers at SeaWorld Orlando. -
After hearing the concerns of environmental advocates, the city's planning commission approved the 20-year agreement with the developer, Stonebridge. The city commission will have final say on Tuesday. -
Despite recent rain, officials say historic cold fronts through the winter, now coupled with an extreme drought, are increasing the risk of wildfires to Floridians. -
Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'The immigration detention center remains open due to arguments by Florida and the Trump administration. They claimed the state hadn't gotten federal reimbursement, so it wasn’t required to follow federal environmental law. -
Utility profit margins are one reason why electricity bills are rising, the report says. Advocates say low-income communities are hardest-hit by the costs.
