The Clean Waterways Act, which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Tuesday, moves oversight of septic systems from Florida’s Department of Health to its Department of Environmental Protection. The new law is expected to increase funding to replace damaged and hazardous septic tanks.
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The Republican governor called the measure “one of the most significant pieces of substantive legislation in quite some time,” but environmentalists said it falls short of efforts necessary to protect Florida’s waters.
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The park hit its capacity by lunchtime during the first weekend of reopening.
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But the utility could see initial savings of about $4 million.
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If a serious hurricane should develop, shelters might look a little different this year due to the coronavirus.
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The ruling Monday decided a two-year environmental lawsuit spearheaded by eight young Florida plaintiffs.
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Local blueberry farmers faced extreme difficulty this past season due to COVID-19.
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Florida’s climate has long been known for bestowing good health, from the “healing springs” that drew some of the state’s first tourists to the warm weather that has attracted millions to its coasts.
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Florida's $30 million stone crab industry is snapping mad over a state government change
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Mosquito vector diseases are expanding, but COVID-19 has halted some surveillance programs and experts are worried complacency could lead to outbreaks.
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