Coalition calls on Florida Legislature to address $759 million backlog of state park repairs
A DEP report said funding is needed for fixing aging infrastructure, accessibility upgrades and other improvements.
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Lift the secrecy on Palm Beach data center
Given their energy and water use, hyperscale data centers should always start with rigorous transparency.
Florida House votes to spike local government ‘net zero policies’ to reduce climate change
The bill's chances of becoming law appear remote due to a Senate version passing just one of three committees.
The robots are coming for Florida’s water
Large data centers can suck millions of gallons of water per day, posing risks for Florida's drinking water supply.
A triple threat to Florida conservation — and to the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Three pending policy actions would fundamentally undermine land conservation in Florida.
Florida must streamline permits before the next storm hits
House Bill 803 would cut unnecessary delays for backup power installations ahead of storms.
Supporters say ‘Blue Ribbon’ bill would mean smart growth — critics fear it will spur sprawl
The latest version lets local government deny a project that is ‘substantially inconsistent’ with a comp plan.
Seedlings of hope sprout for Ocklawaha River restoration
It is well past time to breach the Rodman Reservoir dam and restore the natural flow of the Ocklawaha.
Proposal to ban local governments from promoting ‘net-zero’ emission policies moves to Florida House
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Local officials call on Florida House to act on bill amending 2024 planning restrictions
But time is running out, with the legislative session slated to end March 13.