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Indian River County Settles Lawsuit with Brightline

Story by Jon Shainman, WPTV, News Channel 5 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — Indian River County's court battles with Brightline came to a close Tuesday, June 8th, after a settlement ...
Sea Oats on Jupiter Island

It’s World Ocean Day!

What is World Ocean Day? The purpose of the Day is to share information about the impact of human actions on the ocean and to develop a worldwide movement for ...
Blue-Green Algae Indiantown Boatramp

Environmental Groups and Politicians calling on Corps to stop Lake O discharges

Written by Max Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers Photo: Trapper JohnTimor Powers Park boat launch Indiantown, May 28, 2021 U.S. Rep Brian Mast joined a coalition of Florida environment groups at ...
St. Lucie River

Boatbuilder expands again for second time in two years; Maverick Boat Co. to add 150 jobs

Written By Ed Killer, Treasure Coast Newspapers, May 6, 2021 Getting outdoors has been important during COVID-19, and it's benefited many companies producing outdoor sporting equipment, including boatbuilders! At the present time, MBG ...

Bomb Trains & Congress

From CBS 12 Investigates:  by Mike Magnoli | Monday, May 21 2021 This is part 3 of an investigative series on LNG on the rails (Find links below to Parts ...
Clean-up at Pahokee Marina

Toxic Algae Cleanup at Pahokee Marina Wrapping Up

Story by Al Pefley, CBS12 Cleanup at Pahokee Marina, April 30, 2021Photo: WPEC-TV PAHOKEE, Fla./CBS12 NEWS — Cleanup of toxic blue-green algae at the Pahokee Marina is supposed to wrap up Tuesday, ...

Donations Needed to Connect Wildlife Corridors

Written by Max Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers USA HOBE SOUND – A grassroots initiative to connect nearly 70,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat is gaining traction among Martin Aerial of ...

Brightline Claims Virgin Name Would Damage Value

Published by Law360, London, April 16, 2021 For the first time we hear why Brightline ended its 20-year licensing deal with Virgin Trains, USA.  According the Law360, Brightline told the ...

Return of Algae Raises Concerns

From WPTV's Meghan McRoberts A growing bloom of algae spotted in the Port Mayaca by Indian Riverkeeper Mike Conner has long-time river advocates very concerned Young man fishing near algae ...