Florida shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
House Bill 1143 would block drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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Climate change vs. immigration: assessing threats and getting priorities straight
By Joseph Bonasia Months after historic wildfires engulfed parts of the city, the National Guard and Marines are in Los ...
Enough is enough: Reject further rate hikes from Florida utilities
Florida's Public Service Commission is holding hearings on FPL’s nearly $10 billion rate hike request, the largest in US history.
The futures of Florida’s state parks are now more certain because of you
The Florida Legislature passed the 'State Park Preservation Act' and Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign it.
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it
The corridor shows how important habitats can be protected in places that face burgeoning population growth.
Memo to Florida Legislature: Get the parks bill over the finish line
The State Park Preservation Act protects against development proposals that would spoil the beauty of Florida's state parks.
What do you like most about Florida’s state parks? Our bill protects that
SB 80 and HB 209 must pass to preserve and protect Florida State Parks for our children and grandchildren.
Scrutiny for Florida agencies charged with managing treasured waters sparks unease
The legislation comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Florida should take over Everglades restoration from the federal government.
Bill banning golf courses, pickleball courts from state parks advances in Florida Senate
Republican Sen. Gayle Harrell filed SB 58 in response to plans to build such amenities in at least nine parks.
Taking care of unfinished business: Inspect septic systems to help prevent harmful algal blooms
Florida has millions of possibly leaking septic tanks along the shores and banks of our lakes, rivers and streams.
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