Florida House passes bill prohibiting balloon releases to protect wildlife and environment

FLORIDA – The Florida House passed a bill that prohibits the intentional release and organization of a release of balloons, citing its danger to wildlife and the environment. The bill…

Read more »

Releasing balloon ban law heads to DeSantis desk

If signed, it will go into effect July 1. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill that would make intentionally releasing balloons illegal is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The House…

Read more »

UNF students launch balloon as part of NASA research project

The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project seeks to better understand the impact of solar eclipses on gravitational waves with the help of a high-altitude balloon. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A weather balloon,…

Read more »