The pacififc dogwood is also known as the Western Flowering Dogwood or the Mountain Dogwood. The name "dogwood" is thought to be related to the early use of hardwood trees because the wood was considered skewers of "dags" and over time "dagwood" became "dogwood". Structure of the tree, leaf, st...

Introducing a nonnative species into an environment can cause some unexpected problems to the habitat and to native species. Although some introduced species are beneficial, such as food crops, game animals and pets, others can have a negative effect on the environment. Fifteen percent of ...

The Botanic Pride of Florida The palm tree is the scent, feel and sight of the tropics. Its beauty is captivating as it sways in the breeze. This beauty is captured in very few places; fortunately we live in one of these providential places, South Florida. Especially here in Miami, palm trees ...

Hurricane Hysteria Florida's four hurricanes in the summer of 2004 were unforgiving and relentless. Acres of citrus and other agricultural products were destroyed. The state's most important industry was grounded to a halt by keeping tourists away from its sandy beaches and fantasy-fil...

Hurricane Charley Many people left without water, electric, food, homes, jobs, and even loved ones. Hurricane Charley came through and left the state of Florida in shambles, to say the least. Millions of people lost power for days; some people lost everything that they owned. This storm is con...

Summer vacation If you are deciding on summer vacation destination, the Big Red Boat cruise that Disney offers is a great way to get away from it all. The cruise takes you to Nassau in the Bahamas and when you are there, you will have no idea how this trip will be forever etched in your min...

Omar Shakeel November 3, 2001 Period # 5 Okeechobee County Okeechobee County was created in 1917 from Osceola, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. It is positioned in south ...