The city of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department reported that when people think of Florida, they often think of palm trees. While the state does have an abundance of palms, Florida also has several beautiful shade trees that rival those found up north.

Cover your plants to trap heat from the soil, and make sure the cover reaches the ground, said Maria Quirico Bautista, a UF/IFAS Lake County residential horticulture agent via email Jan. 29. Secure the cover with bricks or pins, especially this weekend since very gusty winds are expected.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The City of Casselberry is providing free native trees from Florida to residents through its Adopt-a-Tree Program, with applications accepted until August 31, 2025. This initiative intends to offer shade, beauty, and environmental ...

'Frozen,' or cold-stunned, green iguanas have been falling out of trees across South Florida as record-breaking cold temperatures persist.

Falling iguana alert issued for South Florida as cold weather causes reptiles to drop from trees. Removal permits waived through Feb. 2.

Some may prefer it raining cats and dogs over a cold front full of falling iguanas. Weather experts warned Central and Southern Florida residents they should be on “falling iguana watch” after temperatures dipped into the 30s and 40s on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

A special. temporary order by the FWC could help in efforts to manage invasive species in Florida, like the green iguana.