Environment

The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.

Tennessee recently passed a bill to ban chemtrails, igniting debates over whether they exist. Explore the origins of the chemtrails conspiracy theory, its influence on legislation, and expert opinions that debunk the myth, explaining the true nature of these airplane trails.

A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.

Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.

Flagler County is using drone technology to tackle beach erosion along its Atlantic coastline, streamlining some regulatory challenges in the process.

Researchers from the Palm Beach Zoo are expressing optimism after discovering healthy coral off the coast of Florida.

The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.

In Flagler County, Hurricane Debby tested beach protection that was put in place to prevent erosion. In Volusia County, sea turtles washed on shore.

Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.

Animals are dying at Victoria Lake within the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand.

Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.

A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.

New drinking fountains are on the way to schools in Satellite Beach. The upgrade comes as leaders continue to address contaminated water concerns.

NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

Volusia County has introduced a unique, natural method to combat the mosquito population by utilizing fish that consume mosquito larvae. This initiative is part of the county's "Integrated Pesk Management Program."

Two new trails have opened at Lake Mills Park in Chuluota, offering visitors scenic walks through wooded areas and over a stream that feeds into a lake.