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Toxic Algae Expected To Make A Comeback

'A ticking time bomb': Toxic algae expected to make a comeback By Erin MacPherson August 3, 2017 CBS12 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Experts say it's only a matter of time ...

Lake O Discharges Would Make Algae Bloom in River

Analysis: Lake Okeechobee discharges would make algae bloom in St. Lucie River By Tyler Treadway August 2, 2017 TC Palm Thank God for salt. Salty water is all that's keeping potentially ...

AAF Environmental Report Outdated

By Lisa Broadt August 1, 2017 TC Palm Treasure Coast officials on Tuesday said a 2015 federal environmental report, which found few problems with All Aboard Florida's passenger-rail project, is ...

Lake O Bloom A Repeat of 2016?

Large algae bloom forms on Lake O; could we see a repeat of 2016? By Kimberly Miller July 30, 2017 Palm Beach Post Florida’s freshwater heart is choking on nutrient-laden ...

Lake O Is Turning Green Again

By Pam Wright July 27, 2017 The Weather Channel Florida's Lake Okeechobee is once again turning an emerald shade of green as warm temperatures, abundant sunlight and frequent rainstorms have nurtured ...
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Opponents: AAF Likely to Default on Loans

CARE FL and Treasure Coast Counties wrote a letter to the Department of Transportation advising that All Aboard Florida would default on a loan if granted one by the federal ...
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Sprint Sues Brightline

It looks like Brightline is facing a new lawsuit, this time from Communication's giant, Sprint.  It appears Brightline owes Sprint a bundle of money. From the Orlando Sentinel: Sprint sues ...

“Algae Hunters” Track Bloom in Lake O

Excerpt from Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch's blog where she and her husband Ed, document algae in Lake O from the sky. Her post includes many photos. "Hello Readers. Hope you are having ...
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CARE FL Exposes Truth Train Funding

Brent Hanlon, the chairman of Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida says Brightline is looking for public dollars to continue to finance the high-speed passenger rail system from Miami to ...