Jessica Meszaros
WUSF
Fort Myers, FL, United States
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A Florida climate scientist says hurricanes are intensifying and becoming more frequent
"As we increase the temperature of the atmosphere... the air that is all around us can hold more water," said Daniel Gilford of Climate Central. "There's been about a 10% increase in atmospheric moisture and rainfall associated with Hurricane Ian." → Read More
Red Tide Blooms Increase On Florida's West Coast
The state's latest report released Wednesday shows red tide blooms are persisting in three regions of Florida. → Read More
Red Tide Causing Fish Kills, Respiratory Irritations In Sarasota County
A red tide algae bloom is persisting along Sarasota County beaches. Background concentrations of the toxic organism Karenia brevis are typical in Gulf → Read More
First Direct Flight From Cuba To Southwest Florida International Airport
Southwest Florida International Airport began nonstop flights to Cuba on Monday. Choice Aire is the first airline to offer this service for the airport. A few people waited for the first direct flight from Cuba to land. There was a complimentary spread of pork, rice and beans, fried plantains and salad with mojito dressing. Robert Ball is executive director of the Lee County Port Authority that… → Read More
Smartphone App Tracks Burmese Pythons
Listen Listening... Hear the audio version of this story. An environmental advocacy group has a message for locals about the Burmese python. These non-native, invasive snakes are changing the ecosystem within the everglades. And the Conservancy of Southwest Florida says if you encounter one, do not kill it. They’re asking you to report it through an app on your smartphone. Ian Bartoszek is a… → Read More
U.S. Reps Push To Extend Ban On Oil Drilling In Eastern Gulf Of Mexico
Note: Audio to come. U.S. Representatives from Florida are pushing to extend a ban on oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The new restriction was → Read More
Bedbugs force temporary closure of library
The Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library is expected to reopen Monday after bedbugs forced it to close Thursday. → Read More
Signs on I-95 honor Highway Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty
A stretch of Interstate 95 — from Sample Road to the border of Broward and Palm Beach counties — is now named after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who was killed by a drunken driver on the same highway where she made hundreds of DUI arrests. → Read More
Man suffers likely shark bite off Hallandale, officials say
A man is recovering from an apparent shark bite that happened in the waters off Hallandale Beach during the weekend. → Read More
Sheriff's Office teaches children and parents gun safety
The image of children holding shiny firearms may have been jarring, but the guns were only replicas and the demonstration was done for safety. → Read More
Robber, finding no money, steals sick dog
A black-clad gunman, stymied by his sidewalk victim's lack of cash, snatched the one available item of dubious value: An ailing Yorkshire terrier. → Read More
Tree 'exploded' in lightning strike; more thunderstorms expected
You've probably seen lots of lightning in recent weeks across South Florida, but some neighbors saw up close the aftermath of a powerful bolt. → Read More
Churchgoer helps solve worship-center theft, officials say
When a debit card transaction seemed amiss, a savvy church member turned to the Internet to help solve the crime, authorities said. → Read More
Thieves target personal information in Dania Beach car burglaries
Thieves broke into at least 40 vehicles, stealing identity information and leaving electronic valuables behind Monday night, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. → Read More
Robotic, self-operating boat at FAU readied for competition
The zigzag trails sparkled in the water as the small boat hit about 2 knots. → Read More
Man accused of selling two cars that didn't belong to him
He summoned a tow truck to haul away two old cars from a fenced Fort Lauderdale property and then sold them for hundreds of dollars, according to a police report. → Read More
Students hit the road for summer driving school
The student driver clicked on his seat belt, checked his mirrors and rolled down his windows so he could hear the instructor's words from outside. → Read More
Kids clown around at circus clinic
Split into two groups, 36 kids faced each other on a ballroom floor Monday, took three deep breaths and awaited their cue. → Read More
Dog dies in Hollywood house fire
A dog died when a home's kitchen caught fire Friday, officials said. → Read More
Woman's family agonizes over two-week disappearance
Two weeks after she disappeared, family members of a missing Fort Lauderdale woman still exist in a limbo of anguished uncertainty. → Read More