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October 8, 2026
Florida Scientists Advanced Coral Restoration ProjectsConservation groups are cultivating coral in land-based facilities to bolster reef resilience across the state.
October 5, 2026
Florida Will Add Firefighter to State MemorialThe state plans to honor Jason Norman at the Withlacoochee State Forest site following his death earlier this year.
October 3, 2026
Student Researches Sargassum in Indian River LagoonA Florida Atlantic University student investigates the links between seaweed and microscopic organisms in local waters.
October 2, 2026
Reporter Rose Schnabel Won Environmental Journalism AwardThe award recognizes Schnabel's dedicated coverage of environmental issues across North Central Florida.
October 2, 2026
Florida Panel Recommended Clam Restoration ProjectThe Gulf Shellfish Institute plans to plant 1.2 million hard clams to restore local estuaries near Pine Island.
September 30, 2026
Florida Released Proposed Science StandardsThe state's education department introduced new benchmarks for K-12 science curriculum and classroom instruction.
September 29, 2026
Experts Question Everglades Reservoir CapacityNew reports suggest current Everglades restoration plans may fall short of necessary water storage goals.
September 29, 2026
Florida Will Complete Piney Point Cleanup by End of 2026The state-supervised remediation of the industrial site will finalize, marking the end of a long environmental recovery.
September 28, 2026
Florida Protected 61,525 Acres of ForestlandThe state secured a conservation easement in Baker and Union counties to bolster the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
September 28, 2026
Florida Counties Opposed Army Corps Dredging ProposalLocal officials are seeking a larger role in federal environmental reviews for the Apalachicola River project.