Florida is shaped by water. The state has more than 8,000 miles of coastline and is home to more than 1,000 freshwater springs; more than 18,000 square miles of wetlands; more than 7,500 lakes ...

18 Dangerous Wildlife Risks in Florida’s Wetlands Posted: April 27, 2025 | Last updated: April 27, 2025 Dive into the wild side of Florida's wetlands! 🌿 From stealthy predators to hidden ...

Although Florida might have the most dangerous beaches, thankfully, New York is home to one of the best beaches in America. Cooper’s Beach — located on the Southampton shores on the eastern end — was ...

After a 10-foot-long alligator was spotted on the I-95 median in Jacksonville, Florida, law enforcement ... private land owners to view gators and wetlands as an asset, not a liability ...

including wetlands and beaches. Coastal building setbacks are sensible policy measures that, in some states, codify protective buffers from rising seas. Florida has coastal building setback laws ...

If the agency follows through on this pledge, it could alter protections for fragile Florida wetlands and scale back ... clean up coal ash that can leach dangerous chemicals into groundwater.

Here’s where Florida ranked on Whitley Law’s list of the states where it’s most dangerous to swim and tips for identifying ...