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Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is speaking out critically about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, after she reviewed public records regarding the massive sinkhole at Mosaic’s facility in Polk County. “Unless there are records that were not produced as required by law, the disclosures show an alarming lack of communication among state regulators about a threat to the health and safety […]

Michael MolineNovember 7, 2016

Business interests and local governments urged the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Monday to slow the rush toward an emergency pollution spill warning regulation being pushed by Gov. Rick Scott. Still, a department representative said during a hearing before an administrative officer that public comments would remain open only until 5 p.m. Wednesday, after which […]

Tamara LushSeptember 29, 2016

Neighbors of a huge sinkhole sending cascades of contaminated water and fertilizer plant waste into Florida’s main drinking-water aquifer are fearful and fuming that it took weeks for them to be notified about the disaster. Many are still waiting anxiously for results from tests for radiation and toxic chemicals in their well water. Meanwhile, the […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 26, 2016

State Rep. Kathleen Peters on Monday said she’ll sponsor legislation next session to require public notification “of contamination to our environment within 24 hours.” “The public deserves notification when there are pollutants being introduced to our environment,” she said in a statement. “Our water is one of our most precious resources; it is life. I remain committed […]

Peter SchorschApril 6, 2015

The Mosaic Company, one of the world’s leading producers agricultural nutrients, announced Eileen Stuart will assume the role of Vice President, Public Affairs – Phosphates. Mosaic is the Polk County-based phosphate fertilizer mining and manufacturing firm and the world’s largest combined producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash. Stuart will oversee all internal and external communications for Mosaic. She […]

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Gwen Graham still not satisfied after receiving DEP records about sinkhole

Agency urged to take more time with Rick Scott’s pollution spill rule

Outcry grows over delay in warning about Mosaic sinkhole, contamination

Kathleen Peters plans to file transparency legislation

Good news for a great person – Eileen Stuart named VP of Public Affairs for Mosaic