Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and just a hint of rain chances returning this weekend as Central Florida is settling into a comfortable spring pattern with a gradual warmup ahead.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Ahead of Earth Day, the community gathered at Lake Eola for an early celebration hosted by Vegetarians of Central Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in West Palm Beach.

To celebrate Earth Day, two Main Street districts came together on Sunday, along with Orlando City Soccer to help the City Beautiful live up to its name.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to roughly 2,000 animals representing 300 species. And all of them need special care.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating Earth Day with an all-new weekend event.

Ever wonder what recycled glass can do? At Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, it's definitely reusable.

As the world participates in various Earth Day activities this month, Gaylord Palms has something special in store for guests staying on the property.

Trees can improve your home’s curb appeal and, if positioned correctly, can help reduce energy costs.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom goes wild for 25th anniversary

Earth Day 2023 falls on Saturday April 22, but there are several events across Central Florida that will allow you to participate in this day to celebrate and invest in our planet.

Beyond the profitable products and byproducts harvested directly from honey bee colonies such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly, more than 90 different crops—about one-third of total crop production in the U.S.—are dependent upon these prolific pollinators for their survival and prosperity.

While we set aside one day a year to celebrate Earth Day and focus on ways each of us can protect our planet, there are things we can do every day that are simple and meaningful.

In honor of Earth Day, which was Friday, "The Weekly" dives into what's happening at the local level to protect Florida's environment.

A weekend of clean water events kicked off on Earth Day with a group planting 100,000 clams in the Banana River.

You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

If you’re like me, you’re always thinking of ways that you can live your life a little bit more “green.”

Earth -- isn’t it a great place to live?

This Friday marks the 52-year anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration back in 1970, and while we've come a long way, we still have a long way to go to combat the planet heating up to the degree it has been.

This oil spill in Santa Monica was the worst in U.S. waters at the time.

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

Here's how you can help save, preserve and celebrate our planet around Central Florida this Earth Day.

Friday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 13 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.44 per gallon.

Volunteers got a chance to connect with the earth by planting 51 native Oak trees at Independence Park on Friday.

You’ve heard the old saying“timing is everything,” right? ⏳⏲

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a ‘major’ environmental announcement Thursday morning, according to the governor’s office.

Planting a tree sounds like a nice idea in theory, but what if you’re not sure what kind to plant, or where to put it? What if you live in a downtown apartment and you just don’t know what would be most helpful?

There’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.

The mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego, are asking President Joe Biden to consult them as the administration studies how to identify and resettle people displaced by drought, rising seas and other effects of climate change.

Warm and sunny -- enjoy the day!

While many understandably focus on recycling during Earth Day, “upcycling” can be just as valuable of a preservation tool.

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.

Every year on April 22 Earth Day is observed around the globe.

Way back in 1970, April 22 was selected as the first “Earth Day.”

Looking to do something in honor of Earth Day? It can feel daunting, like, “What could I possibly do that will help the planet?”

The pandemic can’t stop Ziggy Marley from celebrating the Earth.

Want to get outside? Or are you looking to plan a little getaway? The country’s national parks are incredible places to consider.

Walt Disney World is offering a number of special opportunities for guests to get up-close with nature this month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The argument could be made that every day should be Earth Day, but if you’re new to the environmentally conscious scene, a national day of observation is a great place to start. Below you’ll find five of the easiest ways you can be a little more ecologically responsible on Earth Day and beyond. Reduce your water and energy useThis might be one of the easiest ways on this entire list to help the environment. Appliances that carry the seal have been rated to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Make some meatless mealsAccording to the Earth Institute at Columbia University, eating low on the food chain is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment, but what does that mean?

Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.

Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.