Restore community planning: Fix Senate Bill 180
SB 180 slaps a three-year suspension on planning for growth in every county and city in Florida.
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Veto of Ocklawaha River restoration is a missed opportunity
Breaching the Kirkpatrick Dam on Rodman Reservoir will help the river and springs run as nature intended.
A deceptive bill could strip Floridians of a sustainable future
SB 180 blocks regulations 'more restrictive or burdensome' than existing laws for two years after a storm.
Protecting Tampa Bay means fighting red tide
Red tide can cause respiratory irritation, fish kills and make coastal waters dangerous to swim in.
SB 180 threatens Vision 2050 and local planning statewide
Sold as a way to help communities rebuild after hurricanes, SB 180 has provisions that have nothing to do with ...
FAU publishes initial annual report for Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Florida supports a diverse set of industries that rely on healthy ocean resources, from ports and seafood to tourism and ...
Florida needs to improve safety for workers in extreme heat
Senate Bill 510 would have required employers to implement heat exposure safety programs, but was withdrawn
A long-awaited rule to protect workers from heat stress moves forward, even under Trump
While labor experts say the regulation is progressing quickly, advocacy groups wonder what has taken so long.
Florida labor leader highlights worker safety risks amid extreme heat
Florida's outdoor workers risk losing an estimated $8.4 billion annually to extreme heat without statewide standards.
Conservation in contention: Guana River lands on the line
A 600-acre land swap proposal revives old battles between preservation and profit in northeast Florida.