Florida wildlife officials investigate 101 reported vulture deaths at state park
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the reported deaths of dozens…
Florida bill to limit how cities, counties fight climate change passes Senate committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Senate committee on 5-3 party-line vote approved a Republican measure Tuesday that would severely…
Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
Severe water shortage declared across Tampa Bay area The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting local counties…
Orange commissioner wants new attorneys to fight Split Oak toll road – Orlando Sentinel
A key Orange County Commissioner is pushing to hire outside counsel to fight the Central Florida Expressway Authority…
Dyer promises ‘comprehensive’ city review over care of Lake Eola swans – Orlando Sentinel
Faced with a flock of petitioners slamming “deplorable” conditions for Orlando’s prized Lake Eola swans, Mayor Buddy Dyer…
Petition urges Orlando to protect Lake Eola swans as city says it’s ‘reevaluating’ program – Orlando Sentinel
Andrew Marshall has ruffled some feathers in his volunteer role caring for Lake Eola’s swans. Now, following the…
Proposed Manatee County cruise port draws concerns from environmental groups
Sunshine Skyway Bridge by Sean Pavone via iStock for WMNF News. Listen: A cruise company wants to build…
Massive great white shark now lurking along Florida’s coast
Right now, this massive shark has found its way back to the Sunshine State. That shark — a…
Prescribed burns are planned at 2 Orange County parks
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Two prescribed burns are being conducted in Orange County on Wednesday. The largest is…
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
Manatee County cruise port proposal A private developer is proposing a new cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway…
City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping
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City blight manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping across Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The director of the city’s blight initiative program is proposing a plan to put more…