Molly Duerig
Environment ReporterMolly is an award-winning reporter with a background in video production and investigative journalism, focused on covering environmental issues for Central Florida Public Media. Previously, Molly was an investigative reporter for Spectrum News 13, where she spent 3 years reporting in-depth and daily TV news stories, including continuing coverage of an amusement ride tragedy in Orlando that earned a first-place Sunshine State award from the Society of Professional Journalists' Florida chapter. Molly speaks Spanish, loves to travel and is grateful to have had the chance to report stories from places as distinct as Nebraska, Peru and Puerto Rico. She has a master's degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
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The U.S. Forest Service recently approved Embry-Riddle’s request to clear acres of trees from the national forest for the proposed runway. -
The proposal would ultimately let homeowners pay property taxes as if their homes were worth $250,000 less. -
Commissioner Nicole Wilson requested the discussion on ways the county could potentially help prevent unsafe wildlife experiences. -
Council members recently approved acquiring 14 acres of land along the Halifax River to expand Highbridge Park. -
The water quality data comes straight from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. -
In his resignation letter, Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Rios wrote that his response to a recent budget-related question “could only be perceived as inaccurate.” -
A set of rule changes recently announced by the Trump administration will weaken protections for plants, as well as animals. -
In Central Florida, environmentalists fear the changes create risk for key manatee protections and habitat. -
The proposed property tax overhaul would strip millions of dollars from local government budgets. -
The new rule redefines one key word: "harm." Conservation groups say it could be devastating for vulnerable species. -
The state told Orange County its new planning framework was “null and void” last summer, shortly after county commissioners had approved it. -
Six of the country’s top 20 deadliest metros for pedestrians are in Florida, according to an analysis of fatality data.
