Florida

Local Residents, Environmental Advocates Spoke Out at EPA Coal Ash Public Hearing

Jacksonville Community Shared Testimony on Coal Ash Pollution and Demanded Stronger Protections JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Yesterday, Jacksonville residents joined advocates and environmental leaders from across the country to participate in a public hearing regarding EPA’s attempt to roll back its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule, a move which experts warn would … [continued]

Florida Farmers Struggle — And The Reasons Why Are Complex

In early February 2026, Florida experienced a rare and historic multi-day freeze — it broke cold weather records across the state. From the Everglades agricultural area to central and southern parts of the state, Florida farmers faced plummeting temperatures, crop damage, and significant operational challenges. The cold weather in February … [continued]

NOAA Is Restoring A Pristine Estuary — With Help From A Lot Of Friends

When I first relocated to southeast Florida, neighbors invited me to watch the buoyant manatees lounge and dive in the marina area. Oysters clung to the Indian River’s shorelines and dock areas. Fish jumped around us as we kayaked through the mangrove channels. At sunset, we’d bike down the road … [continued]