The National Water Dance Is Ending Its Miami Run in the Most Miami Way Possible
The grassroots “movement choir” has performed annually at local outdoor sites for 12 years.
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Beloved Vegan Sanctuary Reopens in Miami After Two Years
A cherished garden and animal sanctuary in Miami has reopened with vegan food, plant-based eats, outdoor events, and yoga.
Vulnerable Swallow-Tailed Kites Finish 5K-Mile Migration to Palm Beach
Their safe return is ecologically significant because the species’ population took a nosedive in the 1900s.
Swamp King: The Young Biologist Keeping Science Accessible on TikTok
His chameleon, Krome, is pretty cool, too.
Clavicular, Under Investigation for Alligator Shooting, Arrested in Different Case
Far-right streamer Clavicular is (allegedly) crimemaxxing in Florida.
Did South Florida Just Gain an Invasive Species? Meet the Nile Monitor
Invasive species hunters say they’re seeing the giant lizard more and more often in South Florida.
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Did Florida Officials Just Kill More Than 5,000 Frozen Iguanas?
If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution
When Will Miami’s Historic Cold Front Finally End?
The National Weather Service says reprieve is in sight, with Tuesday’s high expected to be in the upper 60s.
How To Kill a Mockingbird: Florida Mulls Flamingo as New State Bird
Jim Mooney hopes the flamingo’s Florida resurgence will sway lawmakers to unseat the mockingbird.
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Why Are Miami Winter Sunsets So Beautiful?
There’s a scientific explanation for the celestial phenomenon.
Bear Hunt Farce: Fish & Wildlife Says It Doesn’t Have to Follow Science
The bear hunt that started December 6 runs counter to scientific evidence. Wildlife commissioners don’t care.
Are Portuguese Man O’ Wars Washing Up on Miami Beaches?
While it looks like a jellyfish, and stings like one, the Portuguese man o’ war is actually a siphonophore. Duh!
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Where to See Manatees in Miami During Winter: A List
Here’s a handy list of South Florida spots where you can respectfully observe the sea cows.
Readers React to Study That Found Young Miamians Plan to Leave
“It’s because Miami is basically sponsored by Instagram now.”
Let’s Pin Down Gubernatorial Wannabes on What They’ll Do for Florida’s Environment
In the Sunshine State, the environment is the economy, but our governor has done a lousy job of protecting it.
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Florida Black Bear Population Shows Sharp Decline Ahead of State Hunt
The state’s own data seems to undermine its argument that a hunt is needed to keep populations in check.
When Does It Get Cold in South Florida?
It is time to dust off your Uggs!
Video: Miami Meteorologist Shaken by Hurricane Melissa Intensification
“Oh my Jesus Christ,” John Morales said when his colleague told him Melissa’s pressure prior to landfall.
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Commentary: Bearing Witness to the Devastation of Florida Keys Coral Reefs
A 2023-24 heat wave caused the extinction of two iconic Florida coral species.
Photo: One-in-a-Million Yellow Cardinal Seen in South Florida
Tropical Audubon president José Francisco Barros says only about three such sightings are reported in the country each year.
Fish and Wildlife Seeks Dumbass Who Shot a Crocodile with a Spear Gun in Key Largo
The state agency has offered $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the culprit.
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Final Iguana Boss: Florida Man Claims Record With Massive Catch
While no official record exists, a South Florida man appears to have a legitimate claim with a gargantuan iguana he recently caught.