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Phil AmmannJanuary 4, 2017

A climatic quirk seems to be slightly shielding the U.S. coast during busy hurricane seasons, often weakening major storms just as they approach America’s beaches, a new study finds. That could help explain why it’s been more than 11 years since a major hurricane with winds of more than 110 mph has hit the United […]

Scott PowersDecember 7, 2016

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Florida’s Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson both applauded passage Wednesday by the U.S. Senate of a bill that heads off potential cuts in cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Senate approved H.R. 34, entitled the “21st Century Cures Act,” by a […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2016

In a preview of how they will work together in Congress, Rep. Ron DeSantis and John Rutherford (running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District) issued a joint statement calling for a 2017 red snapper season in the Atlantic Ocean. While fishermen have the latitude to fish for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico Friday through Sunday in […]

Associated PressOctober 12, 2016

During a campaign rally in Miami Tuesday, Hillary Clinton said Hurricane Matthew was “likely more destructive because of climate change.” Clinton was campaigning alongside former Vice President Al Gore, who has become a leading climate change activist since leaving politics. She said near record high ocean temperatures “contributed to the torrential rainfall and the flash […]

Associated PressOctober 7, 2016

In its record-long week as a major hurricane, Matthew has threaded the needle with its track, staying over warm waters that provide fuel and avoiding land that could starve it. That’s been a bit of good news for Florida, but if does actually hit land farther up the coast — and that’s still a big […]

Associated PressNovember 18, 2015

The United States and Cuba signed an agreement Wednesday to join forces to protect the vast array of fish and corals shared by the countries separated by just 90 miles of water. It’s their first environmental accord since announcing plans to renew diplomatic relations. “We recognize we all share the same ocean and face the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 28, 2015

With only a few remaining days in October, it’s important to highlight that this is National Manufacturing Month. Most of us understand how integral the manufacturing industry is to our city, state and country. Manufacturing drives our economy, creates products and services we rely on every day, builds infrastructure and generates job growth. We need […]

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2015

Emergencies and disasters occur quickly, without notice, and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Being ready for a disaster is more than storing water and stocking up on supplies. It’s being prepared to handle financial responsibilities and issues should disaster strike. Having a plan to pay bills and […]

Bruce RitchieMay 1, 2015

U. S. Sen. Bill Nelson says he filed legislation that he says would block a federal plan to allow oil and gas exploration off Florida’s Atlantic coast. The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is considering 10 permits to allow seismic testing from Delaware south to about Melbourne off the coast of Florida. There is no timeline on a […]

Daniel TilsonMay 10, 2014

An eye-opening new report makes clear there’s no “debate” about whether manmade, industrially driven climate change is happening. It is. And we’ve only just begun paying the price. The 2014 National Climate Assessment Report released this week was not the work of a liberal think tank or some environmental organization. It’s the third such exhaustive […]

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Sen Rick Scott in Sarasota. Photo by Jacob Ogles.

Quirk may shield U.S. coast during busy hurricane seasons

Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio applaud NIH funding bill passage; Moffitt money preserved

Ron DeSantis, John Rutherford want 2017 Atlantic Ocean red snapper season

Fact Check: Hillary Clinton on Hurricane Matthew, climate change

By hugging coast while over water, Matthew stays stronger

U.S., Cuba sign first environmental accord since thaw

Ned Bowman: Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard would help our business community

Drew J. Breakspear: Prepare now to weather hurricanes’ financial hardships

Bill Nelson files federal bill blocking seismic testing off Florida

Daniel Tilson: Silence and inaction won’t do on climate change