Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration have approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions totaling more than 17,000 acres to preserve wildlife and natural habitats.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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4/3/22
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The governor acted shortly after the Legislature sent him SB 102, containing its congressional redistricting map, on Tuesday morning.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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3/29/22
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The Serenity Garden will be a one-acre “park within a park” where people of all ages and abilities may experience and enjoy nature.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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3/24/22
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The Florida State Parks specialty plate is the first plate from the 2021 Legislative Session to meet all design, development, manufacturing, and presale requirements established to begin the distribution process.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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3/24/22
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Coupled with sub-freezing temperatures and a persistent disease infecting citrus trees, Florida citrus growers have been fighting a battle on two fronts.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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3/23/22
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Last week, the Florida Senate passed a bill 24-15 that has been criticized by distributed solar advocates as an attempt to gut rooftop solar in the state.
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By Tracey Comazzi, student at the Hamilton Holt School, Rollins College
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3/21/22
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We asked University of Florida fire ecologist David Godwin, who co-leads the Southern Fire Exchange, to explain the role the hurricane played in wildfires that forced over 1,000 people to evacuate their homes.
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By David Godwin, University of Florida
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3/13/22
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State lawmakers have approved a bill this session that would allow juveniles to get into diversion programs if they have not been charged with “forcible felonies".
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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3/10/22
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The Never Drive Impaired campaign’s messaging tackles the common misconceptions many have when it comes to impairment behind the wheel.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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3/3/22
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The report said 2.9 million children could re-enroll in public health programs if they lose coverage, but about 3.8 million would have to find other insurance coverage or become uninsured.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/24/22
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