A weekly review has been released. About ninety-four percent of Florida is under a drought, with new extreme drought spots in parts of Central Florida.
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In a major victory for Florida tomato growers, the U.S. Commerce Department has announced that it's withdrawing from a 2019 agreement that had suspended an antidumping investigation into fresh tomato imports from Mexico.
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Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN's Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved.
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The organization's executive director says local libraries, museums and other art organizations are at risk because of these cuts.
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A small plane has crashed in South Florida near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks. Three people are feared dead, according to unconfirmed reports.
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This comes after widespread opposition last year to a plan dubbed the "Great Outdoors Initiative" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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"FHP cannot effectively retain troopers or recruit troopers."
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Former CFO Jimmy Patronis and former state lawmaker Randy Fine have won special elections to fill vacant seats in reliably Republican strongholds.
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The grant from Governor DeSantis' Rural Infrastructure Fund enables the critical first phase of "Okee-One" project, which is set to transform Okeechobee's economy.
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The planned protest was one of a slew across the U.S. and South Florida at businesses associated with Tesla, the company led by Musk, in response to the billionaire's work with the Trump administration in cutting federal funding and the workforce.
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Rain chances increase for the first half of the week, but not everyone will get the much-needed rain. The drought persists.