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Gulfport’s Capt. Barney Waterbury wonders about the future of Florida’s tree canopy

City Wilds.

By Amanda Hagood

Jan 19, 2021

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,” says Capt. Barney Waterbury, of Gulfport, with a swashbuckling grin. He would know: the 64 year old’s resume includes a range of adventuresome careers, including high ropes course facilitator, sail captain...

Gulfport’s Capt. Barney Waterbury

The removal of St. Petersburg’s Granville banyan is a cautionary tale

Florida is the only place in North America where banyans are found.

By Arielle Stevenson
Aug 20, 2020
A pair of Florida panthers were filmed fighting in the wild for the first time ever

Then, in a strange and very Florida twist, a wild boar pops into the mix to fight the panthers.

By Colin Wolf
Apr 14, 2020
When it comes to enacting climate change initiatives, Tampa is struggling to catch up

“We have a lot of work to do. We’re the smoggiest city in the state.”

By Kelly Benjamin
Dec 17, 2019
A Florida city's ban on Styrofoam heads to the Supreme Court

Coral Gables approved a Styrofoam-ban ordinance in February 2016.

By News Service of Florida
Oct 22, 2019
As Florida tries to manage black bear population, a regulated hunt is now back on the table

The October 2015 hunt resulted in 304 bears being killed.

By News Service of Florida
Oct 9, 2019
Best Pay No Attention To What’s Behind The Curtain

Red Tide And Big Sugar

By Cathy Salustri
Sep 25, 2019
A new report says harmful algae blooms are on the rise in Florida and across the nation

Climate change is considered to be a major factor.

By Nano Riley
Aug 15, 2019
Wunderfarms in St. Pete is hosting a Seedling Day this Sunday

Time to get your hands dirty.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
Aug 14, 2019
Florida will double efforts to eliminate invasive pythons

The state already has allowed hunters to kill pythons at sites such as wildlife management areas and small-game hunting areas.

By News Service of Florida
Aug 8, 2019
Environmental activists will protest TECO's plans to bring fracked gas to Tampa

‘The People’s Shareholder Meeting’ is on Saturday.

By Ray Roa
Jun 12, 2019

$Environmental activists will protest TECO's plans to bring fracked gas to Tampa$
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a party for the Planet Beach Clean-Up this Saturday morning

Bring your kayak for maximum clean-up.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
May 29, 2019
Hop on your bike tomorrow for downtown Tampa's Bike to Work Ride & Rally

Ride through the streets with Mayor Jane Castor.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
May 22, 2019
Despite environmental concerns and protests, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill for new toll roads

Ron DeSantis' status as a "green" governor is officially up for debate.

By Xander Peters
May 17, 2019
Despite overwhelming environmental concerns, Florida lawmakers push through toll road expansion

Environmental groups have announced plans to fight the projects, which they say would lead to sprawl, harmful wildlife impacts and water pollution.

By Jim Turner
May 1, 2019
Tampa Bay Democrats Janet Cruz and Darryl Rouson just voted to pass Florida toll road expansion

The plan passed 37-1 on Wednesday.

By Ray Roa
Apr 25, 2019
Tampa Bay entrepreneur promotes a zero-waste lifestyle

Harmony Zero Waste Market promotes sustainability beyond recycling.

By Anna Bryson
Apr 18, 2019
Ditch your car for Earth Day, HART is letting you ride for free

Join in on the town hall meeting.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
Apr 18, 2019
Invasive bloodsucking worms are now killing Central Florida snakes

Experts believe the worms came from Burmese pythons.

By Monivette Cordeiro
Apr 17, 2019
Tampa's Sweetwater Organic Community Farm finds new life in new management

The community supported agricultural institution has reached a deal to continue.

By Anna Bryson
Mar 28, 2019
There's no end in sight for Florida's ongoing war with giant poisonous toads

I, for one, welcome our giant toad overlords.

By Colin Wolf
Mar 22, 2019

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