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wetlands in Florida

Feds are still weighing whether to appeal a ruling on wetlands permitting in Florida

A U.S. district judge ruled that the federal government improperly shifted permitting authority to Florida for projects that affect wetlands.

Here are some boat safety tips that are important to remember, especially in Florida

The National Safe Boating Council wants to remind boaters to brush up on their boat safety skills and prepare for boating season.
Algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee

Conservation groups urge EPA to set limits on toxic algal blooms

Listen: Five conservation organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency Thursday to set limits on algae bloom toxins. The blooms threaten the health of Floridians and wildlife. Jason Totoiu is the senior attorney with the Center...
Limestone Creek Ranch, Hardee County, Florida

Florida purchases a conservation easement to preserve ranch land in Hardee County

The $2.837 million deal will preserve 470 acres at a cattle ranch on the Limestone Creek Ranch property.
Everglades wetlands

Florida seeks a fast track for its wetlands permitting case

Florida has asked a court for “expedited” consideration of a legal battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands.

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is honored for its program

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is honored for the third year in a row for top program in the country

The Scoop: Fri. May 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The National Ocean Atmospheric Association reported as many as 25 named storms for this year's storm season.
A row of brightly colored adirondack chairs line a beach cost with palm trees in the background and a blue sky.

Pinellas to start beach renourishment at Pass-a-Grille

Pinellas County will start a months-long project to refill the shoreline at Pass-a-Grille Beach on June 3. The sand will come from the Grand Canal. The Pass-a-Grille Beach nourishment project is split into two phases:...

The Scoop: Tues. May 21th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

gun at Gibbs High School

Group pushes for stronger environmental protections in Rays redevelopment deal

Listen: The proposed redevelopment of Tropicana Field and the area around it would be the biggest project in St. Petersburg history. An advocacy group wants more environmental protections in the deal. Michael McGrath is the...
TECO power plant in Apollo Beach Florida burns coal and releases water vapor plus greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that contribute to climate change

Florida joins a legal challenge against a new EPA rule to reduce power plant carbon pollution that is contributing to global warming

Florida and two dozen other states filed a legal challenge to a new U.S. Environmental Protection rule aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Florida wetlands

Environmental groups fight a Florida request in the case of wetlands regulating authority

They want a court court to reject Florida’s request for a stay in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands.

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