Massive clumps of seaweed from giant blob wash up on Florida beaches
Florida's picturesque East Coast beaches are grappling with an invasion of sargassum, a brown seaweed.
Panamanian tribe to be relocated from coastal island due to climate change
Rising water levels are threatening the island and other nearby sites, forcing a major migration.
Behind the making of Panama's $100-a-cup coffee
Panama grows some of the world's best coffee, but no brew may be more coveted than the "Geisha" varietal.
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Florida beaches could be dealt a one-two punch of red tide and seaweed blob
A toxic algae bloom is already killing fish along the Gulf Coast, causing a stench. Now, a blob of seaweed twice as wide as the United States is drifting across the Atlantic.
Car insurance premiums up more than $240 on average, report finds
The latest government numbers show inflation is cooling slightly. But when it comes to auto insurance, prices are still surging — up nearly 15%.
Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Humanitarian crisis unfolds off Florida amid "substantial uptick" in migration
More than 4,400 migrants have made their way by boat to the U.S. since August, officials say.
Youth orchestra helps underrepresented musicians take center stage
Less than 5% of orchestra members are Black or Latino, but the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles is trying to change that tune.
Florida sees spike in migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti by boat
The recent rise in crossings by sea comes as President Biden announced a revamped migration management strategy.
Millions of people brace for impact of massive winter storm
The storm has already dropped several feet of snow in some areas and continues to unleash widespread hazards.
"Justice wasn't served": Parkland families outraged as shooter is spared death sentence
The jury foreman said the jurors were divided.
Few in Florida had flood insurance before Ian. They fear they'll have to pay the price
"Our insurance would be more than our mortgage or our rent," one resident said.
Kentucky residents still waiting for help months after devastating flooding
Many are having issues securing aid from FEMA, a state lawmaker said.
Many in Florida still lack food, running water, electricity after Ian
Many residents still lack food, running water and electricity in the storm's aftermath.