6 Reasons to Adopt a Green Lifestyle
While the planet we live on has suited human needs for thousands of years, Earth’s bounty may not last forever. Based on research and observation, scientists and environmentalists have good … Continue reading
Lovebugs are in the air, but they don’t have to be on your car
Love is in the air across Central Florida, at least for one pesky insect. Lovebugs, honeymoon flies or even double-headed bugs — whatever you call them — you’ve probably noticed their mating season is now … Continue reading
Pine Meadows Conservation Area near Eustis to open — 770 acres of Mother Nature to explore
Lake County will mark the opening of a new expanse of nature perfect for hiking, birdwatching and wildlife viewing northeast of Eustis. Residents attended the grand opening of the 770-acre Pine … Continue reading
Man arrested after Raphael the turtle painted red
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials arrested a man accused of painting a turtle named Raphael red last month near Montverde, according to an affidavit. FWC officials said Edwin … Continue reading
Nuisance bear deaths decline as bear-proof cans and “bear-wise” neighborhoods rise
Florida wildlife officials are on pace this year to put down fewer than 20 black bears that pose a risk to public safety — the smallest number in five years … Continue reading
Lake County has least healthy air in Central Florida, American Lung Association says
Though dwarfed in population and traffic by its neighbor, Lake County has the Orlando area’s most unhealthy air when it comes to ozone smog, according to the American Lung Association’s … Continue reading
Frequent visitors to Florida state parks could now get prizes
Frequent visitors to Florida state parks could be in line for some prizes. The Florida Park Service announced this week that it’s launching a new way to document park visits … Continue reading
Is a property at risk if seas rise? More buyers want to know
The usual checklist before businesses buy a piece of property includes looking at what kind of taxes they’ll have to pay, who the neighbors are and whether there is good … Continue reading
What Is Real And What Is Pure PR About The Tesla Solar Roof?
Tesla rocked the solar power world when it acquired Solar City for $2 billion. The entire industry waited with baited breath to see what grand machination Tesla CEO Elon Musk … Continue reading
Drilling off Fla. coasts: “No formal action” yet
Despite U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s declaration that Florida wouldn’t be considered as part of a White House offshore oil-drilling proposal, waters near the state’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts may … Continue reading