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All Aboard Florida lawyers get extension as line seeks more bonds

By Catherine Lackner November 8, 2016 Miami Today Lawyers for All Aboard Florida, the federal Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Department of Justice have been granted an extension until Dec. ...

We’re still fighting All Aboard Florida

By Brent Hanlon November 4, 2016 TC Palm Brent Hanlon, Chairman of CARE FL Friends and neighbors of the Treasure Coast and North Palm Beach communities — I want to ...

CARE FL Informational Meeting Tuesday, November 15

Please attend CARE FL's informational meeting. From the CARE FL website: CARE FL Informational Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2016 — 7pm to 9pm Stay the course against All Aboard Florida, ...

We can’t afford not to build Everglades ag area reservoir

By Eric Eikenberg November 3, 2016 TC Palm Eric Eikenberg, CEO The Everglades Foundation Much has been made of the devastating environmental effects of toxic discharges of Lake Okeechobee water ...

Environmental permit challenges latest chapter in rail project fight

By Carrie Salls November 2, 2016 Florida Record CORAL GABLES – Officials in Martin and Indian River counties have started a new battle in connection with the completion of the ...

Without A Permit, You’re Toast!

Previously, we noted that All Aboard Florida's done deal was coming undone. Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties are trying to make sure that's so. These counties are scheduled ...

Who’ll perform CPR on Everglades? South Florida chokes on guacamole

By Eric Eikenberg October 30, 2016 Orlando Sentinel Imagine that one of Florida's most important flood-control structures has been ruptured, and that every day, 1.5 billion gallons of toxic water is ...

Editorial: State agency should conduct routine testing of Treasure Coast waterways

Editoral Board October 27, 2016 TC Palm What you can't see could hurt you. This simple truth underscores the importance of routine testing for toxins in the St. Lucie River and ...

Judgment Sought in Florida Train’s Bond Allocation

By Shelly Sigo October 27, 2016 The Bond Buyer BRADENTON, Fla. –Two Florida counties say they have proven in federal lawsuits that the $1.75 billion private activity bond allocation for ...