SB 180 could prevent local governments from passing changes to make their communities more resilient to storms.

Bills pending in this year’s Florida legislative session would leave protected areas vulnerable to low-density residential sprawl.

Before the legislative session, the governor issued a commendable executive order entitled 'Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment.'

By Paul Owens In Florida, decisions about where, when and how communities will grow are guided by comprehensive plans, created...