Jacob OglesJanuary 29, 2019
5min310
Why? For younger voters, the issue tops their political priorities.
Tag: red tide
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The Sarasota institution wants to brings scientists together for science-based research.
Jacob OglesJanuary 15, 2019
5min274
The new Governor has declared war on algae outbreaks, red tide.
Jacob OglesJanuary 12, 2019
4min362
Leadership for the Florida Medical Association say Gov. Ron DeSantis’ water quality policies could be good medicine for health in the Sunshine State. “Thank you to Gov. DeSantis for his bold environmental agenda through his ‘Achieving More Now For Florida’s Environment’ executive order,” said Timothy J. Stapleton, CEO for the state association. “Gov. DeSantis understands […]
Jacob OglesJanuary 10, 2019
7min621
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called for the resignations of every board member of the South Florida Water Management District. “We really needed to have a fresh start,” DeSantis said during a stop in Stuart. The new Governor said he sent letters to each member thanking them for their services and asking them to step […]
Ryan NicolJanuary 9, 2019
6min1333
Septic tanks are one of the primary triggers for toxic algae blooms throughout the state, the Senate Agriculture, Environment and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee was told Wednesday. A presentation was given by Dr. Brian Lapointe, who has worked as a research professor at Florida Atlantic University and has studied water quality in the state for decades. […]
Ryan NicolJanuary 8, 20194min1098
Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Rep. Brian Mast and former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson that secures federal funding to combat harmful algal blooms has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The new law reauthorizes the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2013. The newest version was included as part of […]
Jacob OglesDecember 29, 2018
4min706
State Sen. Joe Gruters filed three bills Friday related to water quality and predicts the issue will dominate this year’s legislative session. “If I had to guess, I’d say the environmental bills will triple from last year,” he said. That’s because red tide dominated politics in a different way in 2018, particularly in coastal communities. […]
Jacob OglesDecember 13, 2018
4min497
New legislation filed by state Rep. Will Robinson looks to restore inspection requirements on septic tanks that were eased at the height of the Great Recession. “I heard about nothing else more than red tide during the course of my campaign,” Robinson said. “Even at my victory party, a supporter said to me, ‘Will, do […]
Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2018
3min307
The state’s tourism marketing arm, VISIT FLORIDA, said Friday that it’s teaming up with JetBlue on a campaign to lure more visitors to Florida. The “JetBlue Sunshine State of Mind Fare Sale” is part of a $9 million effort to help tourism bounce back in the wake of Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm that […]