Florida Releases Thousands of Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes to Wipe Out Viruses

Medicine & Technology Apr 19, 2017

Florida has released thousands of male mosquitoes on Tuesday to test a new way to eliminate Zika and other viruses in the South Florida.

Sightings Of Sharks Forces Closure Of Multiple Florida Beaches – What Happens During Springtime

Apr 11, 2017

Reports indicate that shark sighting is a common trend during the springtime. Closure of Florida beaches during the months of February and March are quite common every year. People are now wondering why sharks are a common sight during this season.

Two Sperm Whale Deaths Spark Conversation of Conservation Efforts in Florida

Apr 14, 2015

In light of two deaths this week, Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is bringing attention to important conservation work along the Floridian shores and are asking the public to stay informed on critically endangered species in the area, whose lives may depend on the help of humans.

After Shark Attack, Mother and Newborn Sperm Whales are Put Down on Neptune Beach

Apr 14, 2015

A story that should have celebrated the birth of another whale into the world ended in tragedy Monday, after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made the decision to put two sperm whales down. Though often rapid response units are able to successful push whales back out to shore after a brief beaching, the circumstances surrounding the beaching led local officials to make the life-or-death decision.

Project Aimed at Restoring the Everglades Far Behind Schedule

Mar 16, 2015

The Everglades have taken a beating over the years. So much so that 15 years ago the state of Florida in partnership with federal officials from Washington issued a statement declaring their partnership in the goal of re-establishing the Everglades by 2030.

Conservation Efforts Bring Florida Manatees to Record Numbers

Mar 16, 2015

It seems that efforts to restore the manatee population is beginning to pay off as a record number of manatees have been tallied in Florida's annual survey of endangered marine mammals, state wildlife officials said on Monday.

Leprosy Rears its Ancient Head with New Cases in Florida

Mar 02, 2015

Health authorities in Florida have reported that three new cases of leprosy have been discovered in Volusia County over the past five months. Physicians believe that two of the patients may have been infected by the disease from the local nine-banded armadillo, which were reported to be the main carriers of the bacteria in the United States.

Partial Eclipse Captures Daylight—Seen Across the Northern Sky (CA, NV, NY, OR, FL)

Oct 23, 2014

Today marks a rare occasion, one where alignment makes a spectacle in the sky. While you can expect the autumn day to have cool weather and an added air of sunshine, you can also expect quite a surprise when part of the sun disappears in the mid-afternoon shade. It’s a rare occurrence that you won’t catch for another 3 years at the soonest, but the partial solar eclipse won’t be enjoyed by everyone. Mostly it’ll be a show for the northern United States.

Mangrove Trees Protect Cuba, Florida From Rising Sea Levels Caused by Climate Change

Jul 29, 2014

Both Cuba and Florida have turned to the use of mangrove trees to protect the areas from climate change.