Two alligators tore through a screened porch in Ave Maria near Naples, shredding the enclosure; wildlife officials point to mating season and urge residents to report dangerous gators.

ShakeAlert activated early Thursday after a magnitude-4.2 quake near The Geysers. The geothermal field commonly produces small, production-linked tremors.

Residents in Nestor say foul odors and airborne sewage pollution have made life unbearable; a county subcommittee met and advocates want immediate pilot fixes at Saturn Boulevard. The group is drafting a letter to push state and federal action.

Light rain this morning will taper to sun and a mild Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, then a warm Sunday near 79°F.

City, county and MMSD officials formed a Flood Mitigation Task Force and met to prioritize basin projects and short‑term fixes after major storms. Recommendations are expected later this year.

After distant earthquakes wiped out the pupfish’s food, managers rushed captive fish into Devils Hole. Counts are up, but missing DNA samples leave scientists with new questions.

Lyngbya mats have reappeared in Lake Norman coves this April, covering dozens of acres and prompting planned treatments while officials warn pets and people to avoid scummy water.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sun and highs near 79°F today. Weekend warm‑up pushes many neighborhoods into the 80s.

Sunny, mild Thursday with highs near 69°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon—carry an umbrella.

The EPA has ordered remediation to begin at the northern San Jacinto River waste pits near Baytown, setting deadlines, potential fines and a multi‑million‑dollar cleanup price tag. Community groups call the move a long‑awaited but closely watched victory.

Gov. Abbott amended the state's disaster declaration to add Victoria and Calhoun counties after coastal storms. Officials want residents to report damage through iSTAT.

Gusty southwest winds and highs near 94°F put inland Jacksonville under a Red Flag Warning today; storm chances rise tonight and through the weekend.

Los Angeles County won a hearing requiring Chiquita Canyon Landfill to install a thick geomembrane cover by Aug. 31, 2026 after years of odor complaints and federal oversight.