Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas have been removed across Florida counties and cities after freezing temperatures recently put the cold-blooded invasive species in a coma-like
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New study challenges urban-rural divide of Industrial Revolution’s impact on health. Scientists say it could guide environmental policy
New evidence shows that the health impacts of the Industrial Revolution varied more widely than previously believed, challenging the longstanding narrative that urban areas were
Manatee season underway in South Florida. Here’s how to navigate our waterways while they’re swimming nearby
It’s officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now
DeSantis reiterates opposition to Trump administration’s plans for oil drilling off Florida coast: “Weaken protections”
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday reiterated what is bipartisan opposition in Florida to a White House plan to open waters off the state’s Gulf Coast
Conservation group asks judge for injunction to halt Florida’s bear hunt, citing revival not based on “sound” science
Arguing that Florida’s decision to hold a bear hunt in December is not based on “sound” science and research, a conservation group this week asked
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction for 14 days
A Miami federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction involving the controversial migrant detention center as attorneys argue whether it
Judge considers whether Alligator Alcatraz violates environmental law, threatening Everglades’ ecosystem
A federal judge on Wednesday was hearing arguments over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida
Federal judge allows Miccosukee Tribe to join environmental lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live A federal judge on Wednesday allowed the Miccosukee Tribe to join a lawsuit filed by environmental groups challenging
NOAA will continue receiving weather data from Navy satellites after sudden reversal
Great news for weather watchers and hurricane forecasters: NOAA just confirmed it will keep getting key satellite data from the U.S. military, a sudden reversal
If you spot these pink blobs, crush them. Florida officials say they’re one of the world’s worst invaders.
Florida is home to many species of animals — some native and some invasive. From alligators and iguanas to pythons and bears, the Sunshine State