Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
In his first State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to put forth a “bold” vision for Florida. Environmental groups in the state are hoping he sticks with and expands the commitment he has … Continued
Palatka, FL – Jacksonville finally made its voice heard on Tuesday to those in charge of doling out water to fast-growing Central Florida, after three years of trying to be included in a regional plan that could affect the St. … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — The water management district brought out the big guns on Wednesday in an attempt to sell Jacksonville on the almost-finished Central Florida water supply plan, parts of which have been opposed in North Florida. Top executives from … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — In one week’s time, a year’s worth of stakeholder negotiations on the Jacksonville harbor dredging may be dead in the water. On August 6, Mayor Curry unexpectedly disbanded the Port Task Force which was set to reconvene this … Continued
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
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
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
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
Green slime was dripping down their legs when they came out of the water that day. Lisa Rinaman and her two young boys were wading and bait fishing in Julington Creek on a beautiful spring day. Algae had apparently gotten … Continued
