Florida cattle ranches critical to preserving environment
Conservation easements preserve wildlife habitat and protect water quality, while maintaining the vitality of the agricultural industry.
Tag: Florida Legislature
Lakeland approves plans for massive solar farm; DeSantis announces $100 million for Indian River Lagoon projects
The nearly 1,400-acre solar power generation facility is planned to be built near Florida Polytechnic University.
To save wildlife, Florida lawmakers could ban the intentional release of balloons
The new proposal, HB 321, is sponsored by Tampa Bay area Republican Linda Chaney in the Florida House.
Florida needs to cool its prisons as part of effort to modernize its penal system
Three-quarters of inmate housing units in Florida don’t have air conditioning, according to the state Department of Corrections secretary.
Florida Senate backs EV fee; Florida Power & Light building fifth solar center in Brevard County
The Senate Transportation Committee backed legislation (SB 28) to require electric-vehicle owners to pay $200 registration fees.
DeSantis recommends more than $200M for coastal resiliency, restoration; Florida House speaker teases new energy policy
The governor's budget also recommends $50 million for beach renourishment following damage from hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Right to Clean Water efforts set the stage for 2026
Efforts to qualify the 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment for the 2024 ballot have fallen short.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.
Heat crisis in Florida prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
The Department of Corrections secretary told a Senate committee 75% of Florida prison housing currently lacks air conditioning.
Fort Lauderdale residents fear flooding as they await upgrades; Florida lawmakers consider costs of cooling prisons
Fort Lauderdale plans to upgrade the drainage infrastructure in 25 of its most flood-prone neighborhoods in the next decade.