Bill to protect state parks from development clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
The bill comes after news of the state's plans for a 'Great Outdoors Initiative' that would have included golf courses at state parks.
Sanibel's crocodile population has doubled recently, going from one to two. Will they mate?
An American crodocile, certainly a female, has likely been around Sanibel island, Florida for several years. Another arrived ...
Alligator Alley: How I-75 got its name and why the highway is so dark at night
Alligator Alley is a vital connection between South Florida and the Gulf Coast, where wildlife protection is a major priority ...
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Blind dog 'Helen Killer' tracks down elusive invasive predators in Florida's Everglades: 'One-in-a-million companion'
This work is not just good for the area’s wildlife, but it also helps protect important ecosystem benefits for humans. Blind ...
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Federal hiring freeze comes at a critical time for South Florida national parks
About 2,000 permanent and seasonal jobs have been affected from a federal freeze. The freeze could also exacerbate a massive maintenance backlog that amounts to more than $23 billion as of 2023.
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8 Best National Parks on the East Coast: How Many Have You Visited?
No matter where you are from, exploring the wilderness is natural. The United States of America has a rich history replete ...
Everglades City historic bank building looking for state grants to complete rehabilitation
The restoration project is looking for another $4 million from Florida State Legislature. The $7 million project will create ...
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In pizza he trusts: Meet the historian telling Miami’s tales
Cesar Becerra ’95 has made a career of revealing South Florida’s hidden backstories. His latest project: an homage to Frankie ...
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Environmental projects with Everglades focus run deep in Gov. DeSantis’ budget proposal
The Governor wants to spend $100 million on the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program, $80 million on the Lower Kissimmee ...
How Everglades National Park came to preserve the great 'River of Grass'
A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.
Crocs and flip-flops (and plenty of DEET) in Flamingo, Fla.
We traveled the 90-mile or so road from Miami, along pine forests, cypress swamps, sawgrass marshes, and ponds to this final ...
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Restoring the Florida Everglades can still use federal help | Opinion
a new reservoir to treat Lake Okeechobee discharges and redoing Tamiami Trail to allow more water to flow into Everglades National Park, and frustration was all but guaranteed. Giving Florida ...