A new genetically engineered tree holds promise to possibly save Florida's citrus trees from greening disease, a bacterial infection that has devastated the state's citrus industry.

would place the blame on the property owner of where a fallen tree, branch, or shrub originates. Right now, Florida is a "no-fault state" when it comes to fallen trees onto next-door properties.

Black ironwood, a native tree of South Florida and the Caribbean, has a tiny notch at the end of each leaf. Miami Herald Files Black ironwood (Krugeodendrum ferrum) is a beautiful and durable ...

Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers. Florida currently follows the "Massachusetts Rule," which says you can cut branches and roots of your neighbor's tree if it's over your property line. But you can't ...

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make property owners liable for damage caused by trees on their property, even if the tree falls on a neighbor's property. The proposed Fallen ...

CLARKSVILLE, Florida (WESH) — A dog missing for a week was rescued after being tangled in a tree in the Withlacoochee River over the weekend, Sumter County Animal Services said in a news release.

Under current Florida law, if a neighbor’s tree falls onto your property, it becomes your financial responsibility. You can file a claim with your homeowners insurance to pay for the damage ...