Like everywhere else in the world, Florida faces the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. In that context, Florida's palm trees are a mixed blessing: Native palms in their natural ...

An innocent-looking tree in Florida is thought to be the deadliest in the world, with every part of it—from the fruit to the sap—potentially fatal to humans. The Manchineel tree looks like any other, ...

Friday, January 21 is this year's Florida Arbor Day. Florida has celebrated Arbor Day since 1886 and has one of the first Arbor Day celebrations in the nation. While Arbor Day is celebrated nationally ...

Laurel wilt is a disease spread by the non-native red bay ambrosia beetle that affects trees in the laurel family. The disease, which originated from infested wood packing material, has killed native ...

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FLORIDA – With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard, as reported by our sister station WKMG. The ...

Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift ...

Floridians can purchase real Christmas trees at major retailers like Walmart and Home Depot, as well as local tree lots and farms. The price for a real Christmas tree typically ranges from about $50 ...