Traders are betting Hurricane Milton will knock out electricity and leave power plants idling
Energy traders are on high alert for Hurricane Milton and are ramping up bets that the weather event is about to knock out ...
St. Petersburg ‘most likely’ will shut off northeast, southwest sewage plants
The city may shut off two of its three sewage plants ahead of Hurricane Milton, meaning 66% of St. Petersburg’s residents would not be able to flush toilets or take showers for at least 24 hours.
This Florida-friendly landscaping tip can save you time and enrich your yard's soil, too
It is common to see yard waste containers packed to the brim and sitting by the curb, waiting for collection. All pruning ...
The Plant Doctor: Keep native American beautyberry plants under control with pruning
Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of American beautyberry, bromeliads, azaleas, ...
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The foundation of Florida: Volusia Native Plant Society chapter celebrates Native Plant Month
The Florida Native Plant Society’s Pawpaw Chapter recognized Native Plant Month with a proclamation and garden tours.
Urban forests show ongoing impacts two years after Hurricane Ian
After each hurricane season, there is almost always something new to learn about the plants that make up our urban forests.
These beaches are among LA's favourites. But they're fake
In the 1920s, Los Angeles officials built miles of sandy beaches to attract tourists to their city. A century later, ...
DOH, FGCU professor warn against making contact with waters after Hurricane Helene
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued an alert for Southwest Florida residents and visitors, warning the public to stay away from local waters.
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“Green-thumb” University of Florida professor (now astronaut) continues research collected in space
Dr. Robert Ferl flew on Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket for a 15 minute suborbital journey. But Ferl had extra baggage in ...
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Miami Blue butterflies may get FPL gardens
Fact: The Miami Blue is a small blue butterfly found only in Florida. It is one of the most critically endangered butterflies ...
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Second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
As former President Donald Trump was golfing near his country club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, there was a ...
Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
(THE CONVERSATION) Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows.