New Bonds Meeting Set for FDFC
The Florida Development Finance Corp. has tentatively set a hearing for 2-3 p.m. July 21, during which All Aboard Florida’s request for $1.75 billion of private-activity bonds could be discussed. ...
Judge rules in favor of Martin & Indian River Counties in AAF Case
From Martin County: For immediate release: July 7, 2015 Contact: Gabriella Ferraro, Administration, 772-463-2810 Judge rules in favor of Martin and Indian River Counties in All Aboard Florida case Statement ...
Legislative complaint over State’s misappropriation of Amendment 1 money (Water)
You may recall rumblings that a legal challenge would be filed if the state legislature didn't "fix" their mis-appropriation of Amendment 1 dollars during the special session. Well, the bad ...
Guardian Board Advisor Maggy Hurchalla on Legislature’s spending of Water Money
from tcpalm.com, Guest Column In 2009, the Florida legislature responded to the recession by raiding the Florida Forever Trust Fund. Lawmakers said they had to do it because they had ...
Podcast on Water Issues Impacting Treasure Coast
Here's a link to KC Ingram-Traylor's informative radio show from 6/23/2015. The guests are Florida Oceanographic Society's Mark Perry and Indian RiverKeeper Marty Baum. Interesting discussion about water issues affecting ...
Environmental Group Files Suit Against Legislature over Amendment 1
from tcpalm.com State lawmakers misused almost half the money available through a constitutional amendment to conserve land and water, environmental activists claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday. A legal challenge ...
Video Series: What’s Wrong with All Aboard Florida?
A Railroad Expert Weighs in on the Safety & Financial Risks Railroad expert Harry Bruce shares his concerns about safety, financing and more in this video series about "All Aboard ...
Environmental Groups Consider Litigation following Amendment 1 Disappointment
from tcpalm.com: Environmentalists could soon go on the offense over what they describe as the Legislature’s failure to meet the intent of a constitutional amendment to boost land and water ...
tcpalm.com: Health Officials Warn of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Fl. Waters
JACKSONVILLE — Florida health officials are warning residents and tourists a rare form of potentially deadly bacteria has made its way to Florida beaches. The Vibrio vulnificus bacterium grows ...