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Governor Ron DeSantis announced more disaster relief loans for the state’s agriculture industry
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At its 40th conference, the Everglades Coalition held a series of panels looking at progress and what lies ahead. They celebrated the durability and 'all-in' attitude of the wide-ranging group, but also looked at setbacks.
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This week is Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, an effort led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service Offices to educate residents on the various types of weather hazards that occur across our state.
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Federal grant funding made the mobile resilience hub possible, according to project partners with the City of Orlando and University of Central Florida.
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Some recent studies found fluoride exposure is associated with cognitive impacts in children, but the research isn’t conclusive. Still, many Central Floridians say there’s enough evidence to warrant concern.
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After previously winning against the city in court, Titusville advocates pushing for a “right to clean water” recently lost ground in their fight to enact the local measure voters overwhelmingly approved in 2022.
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Committee members help guide the county in acquiring and managing valuable natural resources through its Environmentally Endangered Lands program.
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All 19 manatees rescued after storm-related flooding receded were discovered thanks to reports made to FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline.
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Some residents doubt the study’s findings so far, which are still being finalized. The study is required by a consent order regarding several violations at the city’s wastewater plant.
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Freshwater springs advocates are skeptical of the state agency’s proposed rules for pumping springs, saying the rules as currently written wouldn’t change anything from the current status quo.
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The state’s recent approval of $317 million to protect thousands of acres of land includes the acquisition of a ranch property just northeast of the Volusia County preserve.
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A typical Sunshine Water Services customer would pay nearly 23% more for water and about 16% more for wastewater under the proposed new rates.