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Snorkelers in the Florida Keys have been diving to an underwater music festival since 1985, where mermaids and musicians play submerged instruments to protect coral reefs. The event draws thousands to Looe Key Reef, raising awareness for the only living coral barrier reef in North America.
Over 200 volunteers joined forces on Earth Day to clean up Key West and protect its coral reefs, hauling away nearly 4,500 pounds of debris in a single day. The annual tradition brought together a community determined to preserve the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.
A manatee calf who was rescued and released with his mom just four months ago needed saving again after losing most of his body weight. Now teams are racing to help little Argyle recover at SeaWorld Orlando.
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 Keys fishing captain and a Pennsylvania family battled a nearly 500-pound swordfish for five hours, then donated most of the meat to their community. The rare catch brought neighbors together for an unexpected feast.
The island city of Key West continues to attract artists, musicians, and filmmakers with its vibrant creative culture and stunning tropical light. From nonprofit art hubs to legendary music venues, this Florida Keys destination proves that creativity flourishes at America's southern edge.
When Nicole and Linda Bagley-Sohn painted 12 fence pickets rainbow colors to protest Florida's removal of Pride crosswalks, Key West ordered them to repaint it white or face fines. Now they're fighting back with a federal lawsuit that could protect free speech rights for everyone.
When a Key Biscayne priest crashed his golf cart and suffered a severe leg wound, a quick-thinking stranger named Veronica improvised a life-saving tourniquet and stayed until help arrived. The reverend credits her skill and compassion with saving his life.
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.
North America's longest black snake is making a comeback in Florida thanks to conservation efforts that protect both the endangered Eastern indigo and the longleaf pine ecosystems it calls home. Scientists say replacing fear with understanding is key to saving this gentle giant.
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.
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 school resource officer in Marathon, Florida, ditched the serious stuff to celebrate with her school's championship-winning softball team. The heartwarming moment shows what happens when officers become real members of their school communities.
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.
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.
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.
The Florida Everblades brought home their fifth Kelly Cup championship after a stunning double-overtime victory in Kansas City, then celebrated with hundreds of fans at a homecoming event in Southwest Florida. Isaac Nurse's historic goal completed one of hockey's most dramatic comebacks.
American and Ukrainian diplomats met in Florida this weekend for constructive discussions aimed at ending the years-long conflict. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says the teams are narrowing remaining issues toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
Florida plans to shut down the federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" by early June, moving 1,400 detainees to facilities with better conditions. Advocates who criticized the remote location and 24-hour lighting are celebrating the closure as a win for humane treatment.
A rare Florida freeze is creating an unexpected win for wildlife protection. The state is inviting residents to help remove invasive iguanas that have been temporarily stunned by the cold.
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