Smithsonian ecologist Andre Rovai studies how mangroves fight sea level rise, protecting military installations on the coast.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over six years, countless mangroves have been illegally removed across the Treasure Coast to make way for new development. Three ...

A package believed to contain cocaine was found in a Florida Keys park Monday evening, officials said. The discovery was made around 5:40 p.m. by a passerby doing a cleanup on East Beach Road at Harry ...

An 18-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he ran a fraud scheme out of a Martin County Airbnb. Florida’s Wild Week: Snake bites, drug busts, fraud, and shocking celebrity ...

The coasts of Florida are renowned for their beaches, however, these tourists attractions are not the only thing contributing millions and millions of dollars to the state of Florida. A study by The ...

NASA and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) satellite images have unveiled a concerning phenomenon in Florida: the emergence of "ghost forests" in the state's mangrove ecosystems. These watery graveyards ...

With their dense mats of submerged roots, mangrove forests hold down shorelines worldwide like a coastal Swiss Army knife.

A Windsor resident is accused of illegally removing mangroves and polluting water in the Indian River Lagoon. Unauthorized mangrove removal can result in fines and jail time. Permits are required to ...

Over six years, countless mangroves have been illegally removed across the Treasure Coast to make way for new development. Three recent instances include: Check out TCPalm's coverage on illegal ...

The Department of Environmental Protection and Indian River County are investigating illegal mangrove-clearing and Indian River Lagoon water pollution. In 2023, Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St. Lucie ...