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Leonardo Lamas/PexelsThe new rule redefines one key word: "harm." Conservation groups say it could be devastating for vulnerable species. -
iStockphotoAfter removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries. School officials called it modernization. Critics see it as the next phase of the book debate targeting fiction books.
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By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing. -
During a workshop on Monday, city officials discussed the possibility of voters passing the homestead tax exemption proposal, which would eliminate a large portion of Orlando’s revenue. -
The state told Orange County its new planning framework was “null and void” last summer, shortly after county commissioners had approved it. -
The crew of four reflected on the mission beneath the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which flew them on the 12-day mission. -
Internal emails obtained by Inside Climate News show the state of Florida saw no need to stop the unfolding mass deaths of sloths at a planned Orlando tourist attraction. -
Several Central Florida counties saw higher-than-average heat exposure calls in June as the summer continues to swelter. Experts are urging parents and coaches to keep kids safe from the heat this weekend. -
Six of the country’s top 20 deadliest metros for pedestrians are in Florida, according to an analysis of fatality data.
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Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans. -
We've all engaged in a little 'gossip.' But did you know its origins were tied to family and friendship? -
Key voters in Pennsylvania are split on whether President Trump earning a big windfall last year is a big deal or not. Their reaction reveals a level of cynicism about many in the political class. -
For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point. -
President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines. -
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
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