Florida’s Kirkpatrick Dam debate continues after session ends
During a rare reservoir drawdown this winter, hundreds of paddlers on the Ocklawaha River found themselves gliding past…
Do more to care for Florida’s beloved manatees
By Elizabeth Neville, Save the Manatee Club Sea cows, chubby mermaids, floaty potatoes: Manatees bear many silly nicknames,…
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 rivers
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut…
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 rivers
It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut for boats to pass…
Plan to reunite the St. Johns and Ocklawaha Rivers clears the Florida House
The Ocklawaha River is one step closer to rejoining the St. Johns. The Florida House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday…
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…
Jacksonville Bold for 1.21.26: Nixon’s next move
Is she running for Senate? Jacksonville City Council? Or something else? Local political watchers have waited for Rep.…
The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Governor DeSantis calls for a special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —…
The Scoop: Tue. Jan. 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A House Republican proposes repealing Florida’s bump stock ban State Representative Toby Overdorf filed a proposal (HB 6021) for consideration…