Legislature sweeps Florida Forever funding to rural conservation program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature has gone from budgeting $229 million to the Florida Forever program two…
Budget conference: Central Florida Zoo could get $750,000 as it cares for Sloth World survivors
The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens received some good news in the latest budget, offering hope during a tough…
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Zooming along
After a week of maps, maps, and more maps, Floridians are at least getting something that might actually…
Florida activists aim to reunite rivers after abandoned canal project
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut…
Jacksonville Bold for 3.18.26: 60 Days done
Much of this week’s edition examines how various legislators view the just-concluded Regular Legislative Session. However, work remains…
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 rivers
PALATKA, Fla. – It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut for…
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 2 rivers
The dead trunks of cypress trees, cabbage palms and other wetland plants briefly emerge during a drawdown of…
Florida lawmakers consider raising payouts for injuries caused by cities or counties
In 2021, Jose Correa was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Le Jeune and Bird roads when…
Jacksonville Bold for 2.4.26: Cash for Congressmen
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and John Rutherford exited 2025 with cash advantages in their respective bids for re-election…
Here are the Top 10 political stories from South Florida in 2025
If last year was a big year for South Florida politics on the national and international stage —…