From the Associated Press: Richard Branson’s Florida Train Kills More Per Mile Than Any Other
41 people have died since Virgin Trains/Brightline began running less than 2 years ago from Miami to West Palm Beach: MIAMI (AP) — After Richard Branson announced his Virgin Group ...
Watch: New Video on Train Safety Efforts
The Associated Press reports Virgin Trains' death rate is the highest in the United States. 40 people Have Died in the 23 months since the higher-speed passenger train (Formerly known ...
Clean water project by Army Corps and South Florida Water Management District brings hope
By Ed Killer, Treasure Coast Newspapers Columnist Ed Killer reflects on the activation of the C-44 Reservoir & Stormwater Treatment Area in Indiantown. C-44 Pump Station, Indiantown. "I watched the ...
Everglades Restoration Takes A Major Step Forward
Cleaner water will be heading into the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon thanks to the new C-44 Stormwater Treatment area (STA) in Indiantown. On November 8th, Governor DeSantis ...
Fall 2019 Newsletter, “In Balance”
Welcome to the fourth edition of our new newsletter, "In Balance". We're very excited to offer this resource to help you stay in touch with issues in Martin County and around Florida. In the fall ...
Help Shape the Future of Martin County’s Transportation Systems
Do you have suggestions about the future of the transportation systems in Martin County? Share your thoughts with the people who make decisions about our roads, rails, buses, recreational trails ...
Florida Crystals Terminates Lease Early to Expedite EAA Reservoir
On October 3, 2019, The Governor's office announced that Florida Crystals Corp. voluntarily terminated its controversial lease with the State for sugar farmlands needed to build a reservoir project to curb ...
Water Has Become an Unnatural Resource
Big Sugar wants to turn south Florida water into a political football. That’s not natural. In the last decade, South Florida water has threatened to poison thousands of ordinary citizens. ...
A Big Victory for Martin County Residents
On Tuesday, September 24th, the Governor and his Cabinet denied a request by Harmony Ranch (Harmony) to approve the creation of a Community Development District (CDD) for Harmony's proposed project. ...