FWC would require facilities and cages used to handle imported sloths to meet the same requirements as capuchin, spider, and woolly monkeys and for the owners to document sloth-specific experience before a permit is approved.

Landowners near so-called ‘Miller Lake’ blame ‘chronic,’ ‘ongoing’ flooding on irresponsible and unlawful stormwater management.

Florida has proposed using federal EV charging funds for vertical takeoff and landing vehicle infrastructure. Engage explores what the plan could mean for Florida’s EV drivers.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering up to 215 permits, for which 193 people can bid at $5 an entry starting Sept. 11. The rest are to go to large private landowners whose property includes bear populations.

The Florida Governmental Utility Authority declined to acquire the deteriorating utility systems, which have “significant and immediate needs.”

Brevard commissioners voted to approve an agricultural enclave designation for 142 acres near the Kennedy Space Center.

Much of Central Florida is in an “extreme” water shortage, as declared by regional water management districts.

Publishers acceded to state requests watering down information on climate change's impact, WUSF/Hechinger Report investigation finds. Now the state has turned to updating its science standards.

Leading sloth experts say the agency’s finding underscores the need to address glaring flaws with current animal welfare protections.

The proposal seeking to reduce “regulatory burden” for the industry is raising major red flags for environmentalists.

Resilient Florida was created to provide funding to help communities prepare for the impacts of more frequent and severe flooding, but not all who are at risk get the help they need.

Greenville and Mount Dora show how some communities applaud Resilient Florida for its flood help and others don't know they're eligible.