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Danny McAuliffeOctober 2, 2018

The issues affecting Florida vary, but they’re all “interwoven” and dependent on the actions of elected officials up and down the ballot, according to the Democrat running for the top spot on Election Day. Candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum rolled out his environmental plan on Tuesday, promising a series of changes to preserve the state’s natural […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 2, 2018

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A new television ad out from the Andrew Gillum campaign zeroes in on Florida’s environment, specifically the harmful algal blooms wreaking havoc in the state’s coastal waterways. The culprit: “special interests” and “corporate profit,” according to the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. “The toxic air, red tide and algae blooms around Florida are an economic and environmental disaster,” […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 1, 2018

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council approved nearly $300 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast after the BP oil spill, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. The Council is comprised of the five Governors from the states affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon/BP spill and several federal agencies. Congress created the council through […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 28, 2018

According to new research from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the state will need 20 percent more water by 2030, and that water, of course, needs to be clean. With the dueling water crises currently affecting Florida’s waterways – the blue-green algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee and the late-season red tide on the Gulf Coast […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 27, 2018

A group of local environmentalists and community activists are asking Gov. Rick Scott to accept responsibility for what they describe as his poor environmental record they say worsened the ongoing red tide crisis plaguing Florida’s Gulf coast. “Our elected leaders have not only done nothing to help us, but they are making the problem worse,” […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 25, 2018

David Shapiro is turning the tables on his Republican opponent in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, blaming Buchanan’s policies for exacerbating the red tide crisis. Buchanan released a new ad just yesterday recounting his past efforts to combat red tide. But Shapiro, who earned the Democratic nomination last month, argues Buchanan is actually […]

Scott PowersSeptember 25, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s campaign is launching two very different new television commercials, one attacking his election opponent Republican Gov. Rick Scott and the other drawing inspiration from Nelson’s moment as an astronaut. Nelson’s first ad, “Speak”, shows no mercy for Scott, setting him up to take blame for the red tide disaster devastating […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is out with a new ad touching on the red tide outbreak affecting Southwest Florida. Titled, “Red Tide,” the 30-second spot touts Buchanan as the ideal candidate to tackle the red tide issue as he attempts to defend his seat in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. “A pristine ocean is one of […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 24, 2018

Sen. Jeff Brandes, the Republican incumbent in St. Petersburg’s District 24, has a massive lead at the bank over his challenger, Democrat Lindsay Cross. Cross has not had anywhere near as much time to raise funds as Brandes — she entered the race late after Carrie Pilon withdrew abruptly, citing personal reasons. During the most recent reporting period […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 24, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is directing another $2.2 million to red tide mitigation efforts, his office announced Monday. The state is funding testing on technologies to reduce red tide, including ozone treatments and specialized clay. The funding will expand Mote Marine Laboratory Ozone Treatment System in Sarasota. Mote has successfully tested ozone systems in tanks at the […]

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Red zone: Andrew Gillum draws hundreds to environmental discussion in conservative territory

Blame game: Andrew Gillum targets corporations, special interests in environmental ad

Nearly $300 million in BP oil spill restoration funds still pouring into Florida

Humans and hurricanes created ‘perfect storm’ for algae blooms

Activists brave red tide to send Rick Scott a message

David Shapiro bashes Vern Buchanan over red tide crisis

New Bill Nelson ads attack Rick Scott, reflect on space flight

Vern Buchanan touts fight against red tide in new ad

Jeff Brandes increases fundraising lead over Lindsay Cross

Rick Scott directs $2.2 million for red tide mitigation