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Florida environmental and smart-growth advocates are targeting eight bills in the Legislature that they say will encourage sprawl. Florida environmental policy and smart-growth advocates are feverishly lobbying against eight legislative proposals that they say will strip local governments of authority, open the door to unregulated development and hamstring taxpayers who choose to fight back. And,

Groups targeted proposals that could do such things as redefine sprawl, deter citizens from challenging comprehensive land-plan amendments and prevent cities and counties from regulating wetlands.

The large outbreak of blue-green algae is expected this summer on Lake Okeechobee after red tide has been rampant in part due to nutrient pollution from Hurricane Ian

In-depth analysis and perspectives on the issues, people and ideas that define Florida. Statewide coverage of top economic sectors and industries.

In-depth analysis and perspectives on the issues, people and ideas that define Florida. Statewide coverage of top economic sectors and industries.

In-depth analysis and perspectives on the issues, people and ideas that define Florida. Statewide coverage of top economic sectors and industries.

Floridians would be on the hook to pay when they lose lawsuits that oppose building new homes on undeveloped lands, under a newly filed bill.

Researchers concluded that two to three people die prematurely each year because of their exposure to sugar cane fires. But the burns continue.

Researchers concluded that two to three people die prematurely each year because of their exposure to sugar cane fires. But the burns continue.

The Florida governor and presumed presidential candidate is branding himself as a GOP environmental champion. His critics aren’t sold.