The brush fire was on a vacant strip of land between Florida's Turnpike and Pratt Whitney Road, where a developer is now ...

It takes a long time for palm trees to recover from storm damage. Some take six months; for others, it can take years. Patience is key.

BABY BATS RESCUED 驪 Wildlife volunteers successfully rescued the colony of bat pups found in an unusual place at a Florida home.

New research shows how many public schools across the country are facing extreme heat. WMNF's Chris Young has more.

Palm trees escaped Hurricane Ian's fury in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida Hurricanes — whether big or small — manage to damage or destroy most things in their path. But palm trees tend to ...

If you can't jet set off to Europe this summer, visit one of these eight Florida destinations for a similar ambience.

University of Florida Entomologist Brian Bahder collects samples of the planthopper insect, which transmits the bacterial disease lethal bronzing in palm trees.

Lethal bronzing, a deadly bacterial disease for over 20 different palm tree species spread by a small insect called a planthopper, has attacked Florida’s iconic state tree, the sabal palmetto.

Lethal bronzing disease was first recognized in Central Florida around 2006. It has since spread to more than half of Florida's 67 counties.

Hurricanes — whether big or small — manage to damage or destroy most things in their path. But palm trees tend to escape a hurricane's fury. That was definitely true after Ian.