Clearing mangrove trees without permission is a first-degree misdemeanor, and could be punishable by a $10,000 maximum fine or six months in jail, or both. According to the Florida Department of ...

A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by a $10,000 maximum fine or six months in jail, or both. And that's just the ...

Florida mangrove trees are a protected species Mangroves are protected under state law. It is illegal to alter or cut down mangroves without a permit. Clearing can result in fines up to $250 for ...

During this week’s beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I encountered something rare and exciting: Hundreds of red ...

How many of you have visited Everglades National Park in southern Florida? Were you amazed at the plethora of plant and ...

Iguanas took over a home in Cape Coral. Here's what the city can and can't do in response to one of Florida's menacing invasive species.

Valued at $1 billion today, James Deering's luxurious winter home stretches over 45,000-square-foot.

Solutions exist, and many communities, ecopreneurs, and conservationists are already deploying them. Here’s what a focused, ...

Well-known Southwest Florida developer wants to turn a long-time citrus grove into housing. The project would include ...

USF researchers are using knowledge of the Bay Area's beach erosion and coastal ecosystems to help coastal areas around the ...