For months, environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe have been suing the state and federal government over the opening of Alligator Alcatraz, arguing they ignored the need to conduct an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TALLAHASSEE — Florida has cut more environmental protection jobs than any other state in the past 15 years, despite the challenges ...

Worsening water pollution. Conservation deals shrouded in secrecy. A historic Florida river in need of restoration. These are just a fraction of the myriad environmental issues that Florida lawmakers ...

Hey, Florida, congrats! We’ve j-u-s-t about made it through another hurricane season. But I should warn you that something even scarier is coming: A gubernatorial election. Board up your windows!

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at mchesnes@tampabay.com or follow him on ...