Florida farm bill gets governor’s signature
The law prohibits local governments from banning gas-powered equipment such as leaf blowers.
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Preserve land for future generations through Florida Forever
Without sufficient funding, land protection and water resource preservation is greatly limited.
Is bill regulating data centers a win for Florida? Ask who decides what’s ‘feasible’
SB 484 requires data centers to use reclaimed water when it is 'environmentally, economically, and technically feasible.'
Gas leaf blowers are a noisy, environmentally risky problem
The 2026 Florida farm bill includes language preventing local authorities from banning gas-powered lawn equipment.
Florida farmers face rising climate risks from extreme weather
More extreme heat and more frequent heavy rainfall events have contributed to crop losses in recent years.
An open letter to the Legislature: 5 reasons to fully fund Florida Forever
A small investment in public lands and Florida Forever offers a huge return on the money allocated.
As drawdown reveals drowned forest, Kirkpatrick Dam debate continues after session ends
Advocates say restoring the river would revive lost springs and reshape the region’s ecological future.
Florida Senate half-heartedly agrees to final OK for weakened data center bill
The approved version would allow state agencies to sign non-disclosure agreements with companies.
Ban on local government ‘net-zero’ policies clears Florida Legislature on final vote
The measure would ban local governments from expending funds to support, implement or advance net-zero policies.
Florida’s land is disappearing faster than our funding can save it
To keep pace with today’s land market, Florida needs to invest more than $1 billion each year in conservation funding.