Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — smcfeeters A growing “red tide” algae bloom off the southwest coast of Florida is threatening well-known tourist beaches and is being blamed for the deaths of fish and dolphins, prompting environmentalists to urge Governor Ron DeSantis to declare an emergency. The outbreak, which scientists say started in the Gulf
Aerial view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sky Cinema Strange balls are washing up on the coast of South Florida, so visitors to the Sunshine State might be in for a surprise. According to the Associated Press, tar balls are appearing throughout the Atlantic Ocean coast from Port Everglades
Sea turtles swimming – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gail Johnson Green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine are suffering from a condition called cold stunning as a result of an arctic blast that brought an unusual snowfall to northern Florida last week. After being discovered stranded in the northeastern Atlantic Coast of
Avian Influenza Bird Flu — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: doctor_k Researchers found that two eaglets that recently passed away in Florida had tested positive for the avian flu. Within a day of one another, Eaglets E24 and E25, who were shown on Dick Pritchett Real Estate’s Southwest Florida Eagle Cam, passed away. Eagle Cam
California wildfires — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Toa55 Over the past few days, six American Red Cross volunteers from Central Florida have been assisting those affected by fires in California. The executive director of the American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Janice Moran, stated, “As Red Crossers, this is not an
Eels – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by RLS Photo Concern over the invasive Asian swamp eel’s population expansion in Florida is growing, according to several agencies. The public is encouraged to report sightings by the University of Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other organizations. The Asian swamp eel,
Manatee Eating Lettuce — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mary-Kaitlyn Arnette Researchers have discovered that manatees, who have long been regarded as some of Florida’s most adored and captivating residents, are not native to the Sunshine State and arrived just like any other visitor in quest of the warm temperatures and crystal-clear seas. Scientists from George Washington
Photo Credit: Anut21ng Photo/Shutterstock.com Police are cautioning locals to avoid the monkeys after they were recently seen wandering around in strange locations in central Florida. The Orange City Police Department, located in Volusia County, posted on social media that it had been notified of “multiple reports of monkey sightings” in the town. The department advised
Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Due to previous hurricanes that affected Florida orange production at farms throughout the state, oranges are becoming more difficult to find. The citrus season in the state, which typically lasts from October to June, is expected to
Aerial View of Miami Beach, Florida, showing sea levels – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you A new map highlights the areas of Florida that are most at risk from rising sea levels and more frequent floods as a result of climate change. Researchers at Climate Central created the map, which illustrates the regions that