Climate Migration Doesn’t Always Arrive on a Boat

“Climate migration is already happening. And it is not just about movement; it is about who gets to thrive in a changing world, and who gets left behind,” writes Emelie Y. Jimenez, Outreach Specialist on federal housing initiatives in Washington,...

Florida gets $608M from Trump administration for immigration detention efforts

Amid battles about the detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Trump administration has awarded $608 million to Florida for the state’s immigrant-detention efforts, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official confirmed Thursday. The...

Florida gets $608 million from feds for Alligator Alcatraz, immigrant detention efforts

Amid battles about the detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, the Trump administration has awarded $608 million to Florida for the state’s immigrant-detention efforts, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official confirmed Thursday. The...

Florida faces tragic pattern of sudden infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep

The way parents or caregivers put their baby to bed can be the difference between life and death. It's estimated that each week in Florida, two babies die from sudden unexpected infant deaths. Investigations have found that many of these deaths...

Florida Land Steward Update, October 2, 2025

Michael Jenkins with one of the new resident gopher tortoises, by Suzette Cook JENKINS TREE FARM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS About 50 private landowners and partners joined us on Thursday, Sept. 25 for a tour at the Jenkins Family Tree Farm in Walton County,...

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMES MARTHA PLACERES THE WILHEMINA MACDONALD ENDOWED CHAIR IN MUSIC

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College is pleased to announce that Dr. Martha Placeres has been named the Wilhelmina MacDonald Endowed Faculty Chair in Music. Dr. Placeres joined Florida Southern's faculty in 2019,...

Government shutdown could slow Florida home sales. New federal flood insurance frozen

The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming real estate market. During a shutdown, the...

Trump’s Purge of ‘Negative’ National Park Signs Includes Climate Change

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. This summer, U.S. National Park Service employees and visitors were asked to do something highly unusual: report any signs that failed to make America look...

Trump awards Florida $608 million for "Alligator Alcatraz" amid environmental lawsuit battle

Amid battles about the detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," the Trump administration has awarded $608 million to Florida for the state's immigrant-detention efforts, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official confirmed Thursday. The...

Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for Alligator Alcatraz

The federal government reimbursed Florida $608 million for two state-run immigration facilities. The FEMA payment covers the construction and management of the "Alligator Alcatraz" and "Deportation Depot" facilities. Critics argue the federal...

FEMA reiumburses Florida for expenses related to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Money has just gone out to reimburse the state of Florida for the immigration detention facility called “Alligator Alcatraz.” What You Need To Know FEMA has disbursed $608 million to Florida for building and operating the...

Why Miami’s elite defense is ready to silence Florida State in a high-stakes rivalry showdown

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Sunshine State rivalry between Miami and Florida State may have lost a touch of its national luster after FSU’s surprise loss to Virginia, but don’t tell that to Joel Klatt. On his latest podcast, Klatt delivered a passionate...

Unlockt expands to serve more families in Northeast Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Unlockt has opened its second location in Northeast Florida, expanding access to its innovative Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) support programs for children, teens and young adults. Through non-medical...

Road Trippin' to Punta Gorda, FL: Peace River Wildlife Center

Tucked along the shores of Charlotte Harbor, this hidden gem is home to dozens of rescued and rehabilitated native Florida animals. From curious owls to sunbathing turtles and even a pelican or two, Mary got up close with the incredible wildlife...

Fueled By Water: Climate Change Isn’t Slowing Down South Florida’s Waterfront Real Estate Boom Anytime Soon

It’s 4:30 pm on a slow, molten Friday afternoon along Las Olas Boulevard, and the closing bell on Wall Street South rumbles out over the canals linking the upscale finger island neighborhood of Seven Isles to the Atlantic Ocean. At the newly...

Making Septic Systems Cleaner for the Environment

BYLINE: Robert C. Jones, Jr. Newswise — The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t contain a lawnmower, hedge trimmer, rake, or shovel. Not even a pruning shear. Instead, it is packed with electrical control panels,...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist files lawsuit after firing over Charlie Kirk post

A biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed a federal lawsuit after being fired for sharing a social media post following the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk. The 37-page federal complaint claims...

Weather forecasters watching areas in tropics, including one near Florida

Following twin strikes on Bermuda, Humberto and Imelda are speeding away from the United States across the North Atlantic. In their wake, AccuWeather hurricane experts are watching two areas for possible tropical development into the second week...

FEMA awards Florida $608 million for 'Alligator Alcatraz', reports Local 10 News

The state of Florida has secured $608 million in federal reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for opening and operating "Alligator Alcatraz," the controversial immigration detention in the Everglades, WPLG Local 10 News...

GTA 6 Has An Inaccurate Portrayal Of Pet Iguanas in Florida

The first two trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been praised for how well they've captured the essence of South Florida in the game's fictional state of Leonida. As someone who's lived in various places across Florida for over 20 years, I found...