The judge wrote that a spill "would have catastrophic consequences due to the proximity of the well to nearby streams, wetlands and ponds.”

A rewording of the Endangered Species Act is being proposed by the Trump administration. Public comment is being taken until May 19.

One sawfish died and three were reported in distress in waters around the Florida Keys in April.

Audubon of Florida and state wildlife officials remind beach-goers to stay away from nests, and keep dogs on leashes near or along the shoreline.

While sea turtle population numbers seem to be steadying as a whole, experts say this does not necessarily mean they have been saved from endangerment.

Outdoor grilling is allowed as long as it's attended and flames are contained within the grill, officials said.

Hillsborough County is holding public meetings to hear how it can do a better job of handling flooding during the upcoming storm season.

The initiative, tentatively dubbed the Sunline, will align visions and goals for the Pinellas Trail and help cut bureaucratic red tape.

The proposed House budget would cut Everglades and water quality efforts by almost $500 million.

The American Lung Association is concerned about the funding cuts being made at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has been their source for this report for 20-plus years.

Lakeland welcomed six news swans at the airport Monday, to help diversify the gene pool on Lake Morton.

After successfully ending the practice of spreading biosolids, Desoto residents brace for the possibility it may return