16+ min ago  (188+ words) During hurricane season, South Florida residents aren't just bracing for high winds and flooding - they're also preparing for something that many folks aren't familiar with: tornadoes. In 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton left a lasting impact, displacing families in several southeast…...

41+ min ago  (335+ words) During the Atlantic hurricane season, it's important to know the tropical weather terms that may be used by meteorologists over the next several months. Did you know that understanding tropical terminology can help you stay informed and prepared this hurricane…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (603+ words) Nicole Quinn, assistant professor of entomology and nematology and expert in biological control at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC), was awarded a farm bill grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help launch a…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (280+ words) PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES " On June 2, the South Florida Water Management District and Ducks Unlimited along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Palm Beach County, Martin County and other partners celebrated the completion of the Cypress Creek…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (213+ words) Students from Country Oaks Elementary School were in attendance at the May 14 La Belle City Commission meeting to make their case for which bird should be selected to represent the City of La Belle Students took turns, showing off artwork…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (320+ words) The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on Monday, June 1 and now is a good time for Florida residents to make sure they are prepared for any storms this season may bring. DID YOU KNOW: There are many precautions that residents…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (215+ words) Take a break from scrolling and spend a few minutes each day contributing to wildlife research instead! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for your help with Florida Wildlife Watch, a new statewide participatory science program…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (280+ words) Lake Okeechobee News EPA provides $478, 000 to Florida to monitor water quality at beaches Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. To Our Valued Readers " Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (118+ words) Additional tips for beachgoers to help with nesting success when visiting the shore: For more information about nesting waterbirds, go to "My FWC. com/Shorebirds and download the "Share the Beach with Beach-Nesting Birds" brochure. Visit the Florida Shorebird Alliance…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (693+ words) Lake Okeechobee News 2026 Florida Python Challenge" dates announced " registration now open Mark your calendars " the annual Florida Python Challenge" is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12: 01 a. m. , and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p. m. , registered participants in " Join our family…...