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Barb Girtman was selected as vice-chair in 2022 at the beginning of Thursdays meeting. She suggested they bring back the "Green Ribbon Panel."

The National Weather Service in Melbourne expects a cold front to move through Florida on Sunday, causing temperatures to dip into the 40s.

Wildlife officials have announced a trial run to feed lettuce to starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon after more than 1,000 died in 2021.

A whopping 277 manatees were counted in Blue Spring State Park on Christmas Eve, likely the busiest day until 2022,

It was likely the last big crowd of 2021. As many as 539 manatees have crammed into the spring, where water temperatures stay 72 degrees all year.

About 20 calves would need to be born to stabilize North Atlantic right whale population as few are still alive.

The projects build on existing conservation work or seek to recover lost natural heritage, habitats or important taonga species, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan said.

The projects build on existing conservation work or seek to recover lost natural heritage, habitats or important taonga species, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan said.

Funding helps projects spring into action Enhancing wetland areas, restoring the mana of a famous natural spring, maintaining a native plant nursery

Meanwhile, the $1,000 bonuses for county staff remain in limbo until Volusia County reallocates its $107.5 million in COVID-19 federal relief money.