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Florida rural land conservation program draws applicants
More than 180 landowners have applied to a state-funded program designed to keep swaths of rural Florida from development.
How will Supreme Court’s Sackett v EPA decision impact Florida wetlands and development?
The recent Sackett v EPA decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on wetlands across the country and in Florida.
A wide-ranging discussion about economic justice, the inequality resulting from the closing and repurposing of Just Elementary School serving predominantly Black communities. Neo-colonialism and the Black petis bourgeois who imitate white racist policies to the...
State will consider expansion of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
State officials could direct $100 million to protect 35,500 acres of ranchland for the growing Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Warm Mineral Springs in Sarasota County, Florida is archaeologically important. The City of North Port is considering adding development.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill targeting Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure aimed at overturning controversial development agreements involving Walt Disney World.
Florida lawmakers back scrapping Disney agreements, siding with DeSantis
Florida lawmakers approved a proposal aimed at invalidating controversial development agreements involving Walt Disney World, sending the issue to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has feuded with Disney for the past year.
Florida Senate backs nullifying Disney agreements on development
The Florida Senate voted 27-13 to approve a proposal intended to nullify development agreements involving the Walt Disney Co.
Florida Senators support additional costs for unsuccessful challenges to growth management
The Florida Senate Rules Committee approved a bill that would lead to people facing additional legal costs if they unsuccessfully challenge changes to comprehensive growth-management plans.
Environmentalists object to development bills in Florida Legislature
Environmental groups are raising concerns that legislative proposals would damage land-use planning and run counter to conservation efforts.
Pinellas County community unites to save a historic preserve from destruction
One Pinellas County community banded together to save a historic preserve from destruction by a private developer. Activists and community leaders came together in Dunedin to fight for its preservation. Gladys E Douglas Preserve spans...
Coalition celebrates FDOT’s pausing of a possible Florida Turnpike extension
The No Roads to Ruin Coalition was successful in stopping the expansion of toll highways through rural Florida. For now.
