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Scott’s budget doesn’t include money for Everglades land buy. No problem, Negron says.

By Kristen M. Clark January 31, 2017 Tampa By Times Senate President Joe Negron told reporters Tuesday he isn't upset that Gov. Rick Scott's 2017-18 budget proposal doesn't include funding for Negron's ...

Train traffic is about to get worse and it’s creating tension over Miami railroad crossings

By David Smiley January 30, 2017 Miami Herald As the developer of Miami’s most luxurious shopping destination, Craig Robins is acutely aware of the landscape surrounding the Design District, a ...

Eve Samples: Land-buy bill is bold response to toxic algae

By Eve Samples January 26, 2017 TC Palm Let the gamesmanship begin. On Thursday, a bill was filed advancing state Senate President Joe Negron's proposal to buy 60,000 acres south of ...
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Negron to sugar: Sell land to reduce Lake O discharges or state will force sale

By Isadora Rangel January 26, 2017 TC Palm Florida Senate President Joe Negron sent an ultimatum to state water officials: buy land to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges. A bill filed Thursday directs ...

Small Wetlands, Big Protections

The Guardians of Martin County is pleased to be a sponsor in this upcoming workshop on small wetlands, and the value they serve to our community.  Please join us for ...

Bill to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges expected to be filed Thursday

By Isadora Rangel January 25, 2017 TC Palm A bill to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges is expected to be filed Thursday, but large landowners and environmental groups continue to clash over ...

Poisoning A River of Grass

By Jessica M. Castillo January 23, 2017 University of Miami In less than a 20-minute drive west, Larry Brand leaves Miami’s suburban sprawl and reaches the Everglades, where he’s been ...

Our view: Analysis lacking on AAF project? Clearly

TC Palm Editorial Board January 20, 2017 TC Palm Treasure Coast residents opposed to the All Aboard Florida/Brightline passenger rail project have had a nagging suspicion from the beginning. They ...

Gil Smart: Martin County should ban fracking

By Gil Smart January 20, 2017 TC Palm It looks like Martin County is on the cusp of banning fracking. On Tuesday, the Martin County Board of Commissioners will consider ...