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By Brendan Rivers Communities across Florida are already grappling with aging septic tanks, which leak into groundwater and are considered a leading cause of toxic algae blooms. As sea level rise is expected to worsen that situation, the state and cities are beginning to tackle the expensive task of converting septic systems to sewer or newer septic technologies. It’s no small challenge. Floridians are estimated to be using 2.6 million septic systems, most of them the conventional variety with two

Ocala is turning 150 years old, and some of its elder residents reflect on their time in the city.

Excessive rainfall has damaged vegetation, flooded three koi ponds and made the entire lower level of the botanical garden inaccessible.

Republican State Representative Stan McClain attributes much of his education on water policy to the 12 years he served on the Marion County Commission.

The macaques are just one of Florida's many nonnative wildlife species, and they're also a tourist attraction.

A list of the laws and projects that legislators representing local counties were able to get through the Florida legislature in 2018.