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Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved $17.8 million in land-conservation deals that include protecting two properties that are part of an envisioned wildlife corridor stretching from the Keys to the Panhandle.

Ground pollution from nitrates, groundwater pumping, and excessive recreation are the three main causes of impairment and decline in Florida’s freshwater springs.

Clara Woods, now a 16-year-old Huntington Beach resident who was born in Italy, has become an exhibiting artist, despite suffering a prenatal stroke. The play "Painted Words" honors her story.

This weeks list of good news includes student achievements and some donations to local nonprofits. Send items to calendar@starbanner.com

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center will present "Rainbow River”, a new art show by Clara Woods during the Art Walk from 6 to 8 p.m.

World of Westchase, the official magazine of the Westchase Community Association, serves an association of nearly 3,500 homes in Tampa, by providing local news and entertainment features.

Warning signs have been posted at Blue Run of Dunnellon Park to warn people about recent alligator activity.

Environmental groups working to save Florida’s treasured freshwater springs made oral arguments before three judges in the First District Court of Appeal.

Area chambers of commerce were out of line to suggest partnership with state on turnpike plans, writes Dunnellon City Council member Jan Cubbage.

The Dunnellon City Council didnt ask the chamber to rescind its letter to the DOT. But it did repeat its objection to a northern turnpike extension.