Florida Keys

Key deer are now facing new perils from saltwater intrusion, development and extreme weather, which could eventually force them to be moved out of the Florida Keys entirely.

North America’s only barrier reef is withering from heat and disease. Can efforts to preserve and propagate the corals at land-based facilities save them?

Rising temperatures shut down some conchs’ impulse to reproduce. So scientists are ferrying them to colonies in deeper, cooler waters.

The governor has signed bills to designate Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and create a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate in memory of the late singer.

A group of environmentalists and divers hope to have the reef line just off Miami Beach eventually declared a marine park where fishing in some areas could be off-limits.

The Florida Department of Transportation held a kickoff meeting to introduce the project to the public. Officials also said they are considering the possibility of a dedicated bike lane across the bridge.

A Florida man is making his mark on Tampa with handmade hats. Ash Dudney is one of the only creators in the state and hunts invasive species to use as adornments for his unique pieces.

At least 32 of the endangered sawfish have been reported dead. The cause of their bizarre behavior remains a mystery.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday it will take the unprecedented step of catching and caring for sick sawfish in an effort to prevent ongoing deaths.

An another dead endangered sawfish was confirmed this week as reports of sick sawfish rose to 49.

The number of reports of dead or dying endangered sawfish has risen to 39, with 15 bodies retrieved for testing, state wildlife officials said Tuesday.

In recent years, balloon-related power outages have slowly increased across the lower Florida Keys. Here are some tips on how to help avoid the disruption - and to be safe.