Florida On MNN

  • 16 year-old creates new method to turn algae into biofuel
    Wed, Jun 19 2013 at 9:58 AM
    Rising senior Evie Sobczak's new method for turning algae into biofuel is cleaner and more efficient than current methods.
  • Travel snapshots: Florida
    Mon, Dec 21 2009 at 12:05 PM
    They don't call it the Sunshine State for nothing. This scenic peninsula boasts 2,000 miles of coastline, some of the country's best beaches, a world-famous theme park, several major cities and much more.
  • Gulf oil spill: Animals at risk
    Sat, May 01 2010 at 8:04 AM
    The oil slick from a BP-operated well has reached the shores of the Gulf Coast. These birds, fish and other animals will be the most impacted.
  • 40 farmers under 40
    Tue, Jul 21 2009 at 9:30 AM
    Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.
  • Cap collects some Gulf oil; crude washes into Florida
    Fri, Jun 04 2010 at 11:28 AM
    BP set a funnel-like device over the leak late Thursday, but crude continues to spew into the sea in the nation's worst oil spill.
  • BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi
    Mon, Jun 17 2013 at 10:53 AM
    But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.
  • Teen takes a ride on a wild shark
    Mon, Jun 17 2013 at 9:44 AM
    Video: Florida native Chris Kreis, 19, took the ride of his life when he was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and a whale shark swam up alongside his boat.
  • Net-zero housing done right in Dunedin
    Thu, Aug 02 2012 at 6:51 PM
    Marrying ultra-efficiency, altruism and, most importantly, affordability, Green Planet Group and GE break ground on Eco Village at Dunedin, a net-zero energy townhouse community in west central Florida.
  • 5 super-niche science museums
    Thu, Jun 13 2013 at 2:08 PM
    Whether you're into southwest Florida seashells or the minerals of Michigan, these museums let you dive deep into a tiny corner of the natural world.
  • Dying man's wish is to find his lost dog
    Fri, Jun 07 2013 at 2:49 PM
    The cancer patient and Vietnam veteran has just days left to live and is asking for the public's help in finding his Chihuahua, Mr. Cutie.

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