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Florida threw half a million tons of restaurant oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, and critics called it reckless dumping. Now, Gulf ecosystems are thriving at levels not seen in 25 years.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
Thousands of Florida families will gather at North Jetty Park on June 6 for a free celebration combining beach cleanups, ocean education, and community fun. The third annual World Ocean Day event aims to inspire everyday people to protect the Gulf Coast's marine ecosystems.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
While Florida targets climate programs for cuts, its billion-dollar Resilient Florida initiative just secured permanent funding. The program rivals federal efforts and has unanimous political support.
A new Florida bill aims to slash electricity costs by capping utility profits at the national average and tying company earnings to energy efficiency. The reform comes after Florida Power and Light secured a $7 billion rate increase, with half going straight to profit.
A Florida high school senior serving as state FFA secretary just earned a $20,000 scholarship to study biological engineering at the University of Florida. Isabelle Jenkins represents a new generation of young people choosing careers in agriculture and rural communities.
Two Florida attorneys joined a puzzle-solving team that cracked 41 escape rooms in 24 hours, setting a new world record. The Florida Keys beat the previous record by nine rooms through preparation, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.
A Florida wine charity just distributed $3 million to 15 children's organizations and received the largest donation in its history to keep the giving going forever. The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation celebrated 21 years of impact with a $5 million endowment gift that ensures Northwest Florida kids will benefit for generations.
After swallowing fishing hooks, two loggerhead sea turtles just made their way back into the Gulf of Mexico thanks to dedicated rescue teams. One turtle is even a repeat patient who keeps getting a second chance at life.
A Florida food bank received a double surprise in one day: $200,000 for a new refrigerated truck and $100,000 to buy food for hungry families. The donations from Publix Charities will help Harry Chapin Food Bank reach more neighbors across Southwest Florida.
A sweeping bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act was abruptly canceled this week after Republican lawmakers from tourism-heavy coastal districts pushed back. Over 275 organizations rallied against the legislation, and concerns about protecting sea turtles and Florida's $30 billion ecotourism economy helped stop the vote.
University of Florida researchers discovered a predator mite that naturally controls two destructive strawberry pests at once. This tiny helper could save farmers money while protecting crops without harsh chemicals.
An adorable sea turtle license plate design has funded Florida's endangered species conservation for over 25 years. The $23 annual fee generates millions for beach monitoring, research, and rehabilitation programs that save lives.
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift donated $5 million to help communities rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Florida in 2024. Nine food banks across the state received support to provide meals, clean water, and supplies to those who lost everything.
Just hours after a devastating earthquake struck western Colombia, volunteers in Doral, Florida flooded into a warehouse to sort donations for survivors who lost everything. Elected officials from across South Florida joined the grassroots effort to help thousands left homeless.
Scientists just planted the first cross-bred corals combining Florida and Honduras genes in hopes of creating heat-resistant reefs. These "Flonduran" babies could help restore ecosystems devastated by 2023's marine heatwave that killed nearly all of Florida's elkhorn corals.
In a groundbreaking legal victory, whales in the Gulf of California won a court battle blocking massive tankers from their habitat. A federal judge ruled that ships over 300 meters tied to a planned LNG terminal cannot enter the gulf until the case concludes.
A network of 26 volunteers in Navarre Beach, Florida, rescued 59 endangered sea turtles last year using a custom-built hoist system. They've already saved 27 more turtles this year from fishing line entanglements.
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