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Guest AuthorSeptember 22, 2016

Earlier this week, I addressed the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on the recent sinkhole and water loss incident at our New Wales production facility, and believe the updates and sentiments that I shared are pertinent to the entire west-central Florida community. The most important thing for the community to know is that on […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2016

As for the much-heralded sinkhole at the Mosaic Company’s New Wales Facility in Polk County, readers of the Tampa Bay Times may be in for a shock. Truth be told, both the state of Florida and Mosaic have been much more proactive than they are led to believe. And Mosaic and the Florida Department of […]

Keith MorelliJune 28, 2016

The agency that oversees water resources in a 16-county region stretching between Levy and Charlotte counties along the Gulf Coast has a new boss. The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday selected Brian Armstrong as executive director at the regularly scheduled meeting in Brooksville, the headquarters of the district. Armstrong takes the place of […]

Staff ReportsMay 23, 2016

The Florida Ports Council named Niki McKinnell as vice president of public affairs. McKinnell replaces Jennifer Krell Davis who has accepted a position as deputy director of the Office of Public Information at The Florida Bar. McKinnell brings more than a decade of communications and public affairs experience to the Florida Ports Council. She comes […]

Associated PressMay 9, 2016

The city of St. Augustine and state environmental officials are finalizing a consent agreement that will aim to minimize sewer spills. The St. Augustine Record reported Sunday that St. Augustine has had 18 sanitary sewer overflows and spills in the past several months when eight to 10 spills is typical in a year. The consent […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 15, 2016

With much of the nation embroiled in the 2016 presidential campaign, it’s almost understandable that some things in Florida have escaped widespread notice. For those of paying attention, however, they have no doubt been aware of the release of excess water from Lake Okeechobee, a result of historically high El Niño rainfall in South Florida. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 11, 2016

The abrupt end to the 2015 Florida legislative session left an important piece of legislation in limbo: the regulation of the onshore oil and gas industry. Fortunately, Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, and Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, are again championing this good legislation during this year’s session, and we are nearing the finish line. HB 191 […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2016

Both the Florida House and Senate are off to a great start in the 2016 session, having passed significant legislation expanding job and education opportunities for people with disabilities and approving a historic water bill. Thanks to Gov. Rick Scott, both of these bills are now law. The comprehensive water bill has been the subject […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 2, 2016

Both the Florida House and Senate are off to a great start in the 2016 Session, having passed significant legislation expanding job and education opportunities for people with disabilities and approving a historic water bill. Thanks to Gov. Rick Scott, both of those bills are now law. The comprehensive water bill has been the subject […]

Phil AmmannNovember 10, 2015

Jack Latvala is saying “no way” to hunting at Honeymoon Island State Park. On Tuesday, the Clearwater Republican state senator sent a letter to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jon Steverson asking him to remove Pinellas County’s Honeymoon Island State Park from a list of potential locations for hunting. This week, Craig Pittman […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Mosaic’s Walt Precourt: Our community, our responsibility

DEP takes aim at media’s coverage of Mosaic sinkhole story

Personnel note: SWFTMD announces new executive director

Personnel note: Florida Ports Council names Niki McKinnell as Public Affairs VP

St. Augustine, state officials try to plug sewer spills

Beyond the pale: Enviro activist calls for “death of thousands” in Lake O discharge controversy

Brewster Bevis: The Legislature should pass legislation regulating oil and gas industry

Charlie Dean, Matt Caldwell: New water legislation is effective

Charlie Dean and Matt Caldwell: Criticism of new water law off-base

Jack Latvala says “no way” to Honeymoon Island hunting