New research reports the functional extinction of Acropora corals from Florida's Coral Reef. Scientists have documented catastrophic mortality of these critically endangered corals following a record-setting marine heat wave in 2023 that marked the ninth mass bleaching event for the region.

WINTER FORECAST 略 The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center released its outlook for the upcoming winter. Here's what it says:

The event, part of the recurring Climate Café Series, is titled “The Future of Florida’s Coral Reef: New Approaches for Rebuilding Resilience” and will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The discussion will be moderated by veteran journalist Jenny Staletovich,

The DeSantis administration has since targeted local sustainability and resilience policies. Now local governments and other detractors are firing back with litigation.

If you get to work remotely and want to live in a place in the U.S. that's warm and offers urban comforts, these Florida towns may be for you.

A government shutdown suspends the National Flood Insurance Program, halting new policies and renewals. The shutdown's impact is magnified in Florida, which has the most NFIP policies of any state. Home sales requiring flood insurance for a mortgage are disrupted during the shutdown.

The Trump administration had sought the stay of proceedings in the case, arguing its attorneys were furloughed during the government shutdown. The plaintiffs say the administration is picking and choosing which cases to litigate.