Mayor Disbands Port Task Force

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Jacksonville, FL — In a surprise move, newly elected Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday that he is disbanding the Port Task Force convened by his predecessor, Mayor Alvin Brown.  The task force met monthly for over one year and had … Continued

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Senator Cries Foul Over Permit

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Florida state Sen. Darren Soto (D-Orlando) had harsh words for the Governor’s office and the water management district after Tuesday’s 8-0 ruling by the Governing Board to approve modifications to the water permit sought by Sleepy Creek Lands in Marion … Continued

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Resolution to Ban Seismic Testing Fails in City Council Meeting

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Jacksonville, FL – A resolution to ban seismic airgun testing in coastal waters off Northeast Florida failed to pass in Jacksonville’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.  The vote was 9 – 9 in what was the last … Continued

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To Dredge or Not to Dredge? Heated Town Hall Meeting at UNF

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Jacksonville, FL —  Academics, environmentalists, business and government were all represented at a town hall meeting held March 9 at the University of North Florida.  Each had the chance to present their view on the proposed dredging of Jacksonville’s port … Continued

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Woops! Chamber Apologizes to Putnam County

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Palatka, FL —  Breaking News: Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Davis agrees to “start over” in talks that have been going on for months, but this time to include Putnam County, where officials are claiming they weren’t informed about … Continued

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Water Issues Bubble to the Surface in Legislative Session

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Tallahassee, FL — Two bi-partisan bills moving through the current legislative session could impact the health of the St. Johns River. Senate Bill 1576 and House Bill 1313 would protect some of the state’s crucial springs, provide funding for septic … Continued

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Deep in the Heart of Florida

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Environmentalists, scientists, politicians, ranchers, and citizens square off over a water withdrawal permit for a 25,000 acre ranch just 5 miles north of an ice-age natural landmark, Silver Springs. A once-pristine spring in Ocala, Florida is at the center of … Continued

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