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Marco Rubio may be ready to endorse in U.S. Senate race, defends his own pace

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Florida’s outgoing Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio suggested Monday he may be ready to endorse theĀ RepublicanĀ he wants to follow him into the office. “I’ll have something to say about that in the next couple of days,” Rubio said Monday after meeting in Orlando with Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs to discuss Central Florida’s heroin crisis. Rubio also insisted his recent flurry of activity on Florida issues is not a change in his activity level, but a change in media coverage…

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For Earth Day 2016, sugar farmers celebrate history of sustainability, conservation

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As the global community celebrates Earth Day April 22, farmers for Americaā€™s largest sugar producer are highlighting their role in safeguarding South Florida land and water resources. Now in its 46th year, Earth Day is theĀ largest secular observance on the planet, with more than 1 billion people observing a day of eco-friendly engagement and activism. On Friday, U.S. Sugar joins in the Earth Day festivities by honoring a heritage of nearly 85 years of environmental stewardship. ā€œU.S. Sugar has been…

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Everglades Foundation commends lawmakers for final passage of “Legacy Florida” funding

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The Everglades Foundation lauded lawmakers Friday for passing a bill that would fund Everglades restoration efforts with up to $200 million a year. HB 989, put forward by incoming Senate President Joe Negron and Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell, would pull the lesser of 25 percent or $200 million from the money collected under the 2014 land conservation amendment each year. That money would then be spread across Everglades projects at the South Florida Water Management District and the Comprehensive Everglades…

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Beyond the pale: Enviro activist calls for “death of thousands” in Lake O discharge controversy

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With much of the nation embroiled in the 2016 presidential campaign, itā€™s almost understandable that some things in Florida have escaped widespread notice. For those of paying attention, however, they have no doubt been aware of the release of excess water from Lake Okeechobee, a result of historically high El NiƱo rainfall in South Florida. Unsurprisingly, environmentalists have been vocal in opposition. But this time, the rhetoric may be getting out of hand. The Army Corps of Engineersā€™ release, as…

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Bill Nelson, Alcee Hastings, Mario Diaz-Balart introduce Everglades bills

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A bipartisan group led by Florida’s U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and U.S. Reps. Alcee Hastings and Mario Diaz-Balart introduced bills TuesdayĀ intended to green-light Everglades restoration projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nelson’s office reported. Nelson and Hastings, a Democrat from Palm Beach County, and Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Miami, are pushing a plan that had been dependent on an Army Corps of Engineers report that arrived too late in 2014 to allow the effort to be authorized in…

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Bills boosting Everglades restoration filed by Joe Negron, Gayle Harrell

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Everglades restoration will receive a substantial financial boost, thanks to bills filed by a pair Republican lawmakers Thursday. As first reported by LobbyTools, state Sen. Joe Negron and state Rep. Gayle Harrell, both of Stuart, submitted proposals (HB 989 and SB 1168) that seek to dedicate $200 million a year to Everglades restoration projects. The money, coming from the stateā€™s Land Acquisition Trust Fund, would be part of a dedicated fund for Everglades projects. The plan has been celebrated by…

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Environmental community scores big in Florida House on Tuesday

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TheĀ Everglades Foundation,Ā Audubon Florida, theĀ Nature Conservancy,Ā and theĀ H2O CoalitionĀ of the Associated Industries of Florida. What do all of these political players have in common? They scored a massive victory Tuesday all thanks to the Florida House of Representatives. A loud symphony of applause came in the form of aĀ three-page news releaseĀ where countless groups praised and thanked House SpeakerĀ Steve CrisafulliĀ for his support and commitment toward dedicating funding to “Legacy Florida,” a measure that includes cleanup for the Everglades andĀ Lake Okeechobee, CERP and other…

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