Although Mayor Jerry Demings said Orange County has too much on its plate to prioritize the idea, he gave staff the OK to do some preliminary research.

Public water access is closed along the entire Volusia County coastline until further notice, the county confirmed via email Saturday evening.

The Orlando Fire Department’s accreditation was revoked by an entity that helps keep fire agencies on track to respond to community risk.

More rain is falling during heavy rain events due to climate change, including 37% more rain in the Southeastern United States.

Passions were high at Wednesday night’s town hall in Port Orange, but attendees left wanting more tangible flooding solutions.

Scientists are learning more about how piles of muck affect the Indian River Lagoon.

Bear Warriors United filed the 15-page lawsuit Wednesday in Leon County circuit court, contending the commission violated several legal requirements, including approving a hunt using “obsolete” bear population numbers.

Florida has $41 million left from a fund to "replace diesel emission sources with cleaner technology" — but doesn’t want to spend it on electric vehicles.

By the year 2045, demand for water in the region will be up 41%, according to the Central Florida Water Initiative.

A Florida Congressman wants the federal government to consider a Florida Springs National Park. Environmental stakeholders are skeptical.

Vision 2050, the county’s new comprehensive plan, was struck down by a new state law — the same law Orange County is now joining other local governments to challenge in a class action lawsuit.

Flood risk is expected to keep rising for critical infrastructure in Orange County, according to a new flood vulnerability assessment.