Florida is home to many species of animals — some native and some invasive. From alligators and iguanas to pythons and bears, the Sunshine State
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Increased shark sightings may scare swimmers, but scientists say that’s good news for conservation
Great white shark sightings off the coast of Maine triggered warnings Wednesday for people to stay out of the water. Those sightings are not new
Famed Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher shares how Alligator Alcatraz may impact the River of Grass
Alligator Alcatraz Jim speaks with famed Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher about the pending opening of Alligator Alcatraz and its potential impact on the River of
Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil
Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil 06:39 One-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh
South Florida’s water supply under threat from saltwater intrusion crisis
In South Florida, a slow-moving climate crisis is kindling alarm as saltwater intrusion threatens the Biscayne Aquifer, the primary source of the region’s freshwater supply.
South Florida elementary’s hands-on lessons turns students into eco-heroes
A Hialeah elementary school is going above and beyond to protect the environment. “It is important to take care of our planet, because if we
Sustainable chocolate: A Valentine’s Day gift for the planet
MIAMI – If you’ve stepped into any supermarket in the past few weeks, you’ve likely passed by red and pink greeting cards, heart-shaped balloons and
Mayor Levine Cava scraps plans to build new Miami-Dade incinerator, memo reveals
MIAMI — After nearly two years of debate and protest, the building of a new Miami-Dade County waste-to-energy incinerator will not happen, according to an
Florida House bill proposes prevention of developing golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges on state parks
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE — A House Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses,
Concerns rise in Surfside over condo construction, sinking buildings
Town of Surfside to meet on sinking-buildings study Town of Surfside to meet on sinking-buildings study 03:03 SURFSIDE – Residents in Surfside are raising concerns