Environment

A portion of the new state budget is dedicated to re-evaluating fertilizer restrictions, and local environmental groups are concerned

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, May 12th, 2023

  Bipartisan bill makes way to governor’s desk Florida’s health insurance program for low-income kids is set to expand through a bipartisan bill heading to the governor’s desk. Democratic Rep. Robin Bartleman’s plan increases KidCare...

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that could allow radioactive phosphogypsum in road construction; Environmentalists are urging Ron DeSantis to veto HB 1191 because of concerns over "water quality and public health."

Treasure Island implemented changes that improve sustainability which led them to receive the LEED for Cities Gold certification.

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 28th, 2023

The Florida House passed a bill allowing the use of phosphogypsum, in building roads.

Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted illness, has killed two horses in Polk County’s Green Swamp area.

On Saturday, Clearwater will be giving out free trees to residents to celebrate Arbor Day. It will be happening at the Public Works Complex.

This week’s guest was Kali Rabaut of Blue House Florals… who among many other talents, grows her bouquets organically on her home property. 

Listen:   The city of St. Petersburg has reignited its free residential compost bin program.  According to a press release, the city’s compost bin program was relaunched on Earth Day, April 22nd. The relaunch comes...

A group of electric vehicle owners from the Tampa Bay area gathered on Earth Day to encourage more people to drive electric. Over 20 electric vehicles were displayed in the parking lot at Ford’s Garage...