In rural Florida, the anti-data center movement gathers strength
Citrus County is proposed as the site of Florida’s first hyperscale data center, slated to stretch 4.4 million square feet. Residents are aghast.
Iguanas bounce back in South Florida after February freeze wiped out thousands
Iguanas are thriving this summer in South Florida — in people's backyards, near sidewalks and along canal banks — months after thousands were wiped out in a freeze.
Politicians cited his research to discredit Gulf whale protections. He says that’s wrong
Endangered species protections in the Gulf are limiting offshore oil drilling. The Trump administration hopes to undermine them, in part by arguing Rice's whale needs no protection.
Buddhist group’s Everglades case against Army Corps set aside by federal judge
A federal judge has stayed a suit brought by a Buddhist group against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the potental impact of a portion of the Everglades restoration…
Ewww! Lovebugs are back, after years of decline
This year, lovebugs seem to be in greater swarms than in recent years, according to researchers. In 2023, scientists feared they were headed toward extinction.
An unexpected predator is raiding Burmese python nests in the Everglades
By feeding on python eggs, vultures may help slow the reproduction of one of the Everglades’ greatest ecological threats.
Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins this summer. What to know.
State officials on Tuesday announced plans for this year's Florida Python Challenge, an event aimed at raising awareness about invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Environmentalists talk about Florida’s massive growth
Environmentalists spoke Thursday about Florida's massive growth and its impact on the state's environment as part of a panel for the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary commemorations.
Florida to end international export of manta rays for aquariums
Florida’s wildlife commission voted Wednesday to end international export of manta rays for aquariums, though it will allow U.S. companies to seek permits to display the animals.
Severe drought prompts ‘Extreme Water Shortage’ restrictions that include Lake County
Severe drought conditions have prompted water restrictions from the St. Johns River Water Management District that include most of Lake County.