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Environment
![Florida wetlands](https://cdn.wmnf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wetlands-Florida-by-Bkamprath-via-iStock-for-WMNF-300x200.jpg)
The fight over Florida wetlands permitting authority will continue for months
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Green Burials with Laura Starkey and Sarah Lasswell
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The Scoop: Thurs. June 20th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
![Florida black bear](https://cdn.wmnf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6950631742_1a890488fc_z.jpg)
Wildlife activists say kill the bear bill, not the bears
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![Florida Wildlife Corridor](https://cdn.wmnf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/06-Overview-CW-scaled-1-300x200.jpg)
The Florida Cabinet will consider Florida Wildlife Corridor land conservation deals on Wednesday
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Florida and South Korea sign an agreement to share research on algae blooms
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The Scoop: Tues. June 4th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
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Feds are still weighing whether to appeal a ruling on wetlands permitting in Florida
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Here are some boat safety tips that are important to remember, especially in Florida
![Algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee](https://cdn.wmnf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AlgaeBloomLakeOkeechobee2018June24byJacquiThurlowLippisch.jpg)
Conservation groups urge EPA to set limits on toxic algal blooms
![Limestone Creek Ranch, Hardee County, Florida](https://cdn.wmnf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Limestone-Ranch-via-FL-DEP-230x300.png)
Florida purchases a conservation easement to preserve ranch land in Hardee County