As rising seas and saltier soils threaten one of Florida’s most iconic symbols, scientists are racing to protect Florida’s state tree. Khoddamzadeh’s curiosity about the cabbage palms’ salt tolerance ...

As sea levels rise and soils grow saltier, even the iconic Sabal palmetto – the official state tree of Florida also known as the cabbage palm – may be in danger. FIU researchers have discovered that ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — When people think of Florida, palm trees are among the first things that come to mind. Little do people know, these trees have been fighting decimation for nearly two ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Looking for an excuse to leave on a Florida road trip? Consider one focused on trees. Florida may be known for its beaches, but in between the sand and surf we're loaded with beautiful trees. In 2013, ...