Judge won’t block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap
Environmental groups vowed to continue their legal challenge.
Climate change may have contributed to a quarter of ER visits for heat-related illness from 2018-25, study finds
Heat-related illness is on the rise across the United States.
Broken pipe spilled 342K gallons of sewage near Aquatica, Orange County says
A broken pipe at an Orange County wastewater facility next to the Aquatica water park spilled nearly 350,000 gallons of sewage into the open last week.
How much could data centers cost Duke Energy Florida customers? It’s redacted
Duke filed paperwork requesting certain information about data centers be kept out of public view, citing contract negotiations and “competitive business interests.”
With support from loggers and (some) environmentalists, Congress unites on major wildfire bill
The proposed legislation comes at a time of increasingly devastating wildfires.
Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after dozens died at Orlando attraction
The state’s wildlife agency aims to raise requirements for sloth ownership in the state, but advocates say a permanent import ban is crucial.
Climate change reshuffles where people are moving in Florida
The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing Florida residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.
Sustanee, a planned East Orange subdivision, wins court battle to force higher-density development
The proposed 1,800 home development has consistently faced opposition from community residents worried about traffic congestion, environmental degradation and suburban growth that could clash with their rural lifestyles.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Last winter saw the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
Sloth World sheriff’s probe finds no evidence of crimes in animal deaths
The Orange County Sheriff's office found no criminal activity linked to the deaths of at least 55 sloths at the never-opened tourist attraction.