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Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
Florida homeowners challenge HOA rules amidst new laws and legal uncertainty
NOKOMIS, Fla. — Homeowners associations are everywhere in Florida, and there is no shortage of opinions about what they do and the power they wield. From limits on street or even driveway parking to restrictions on landscaping and even the color scheme of your home. For a long time, HOAs have had broad powers to enforce and even fine people for rules violations. However, a series of laws that went into effect earlier this month in Florida are now pushing back on some of these powers. They would limit which rules that HOAs can enforce and even provide more transparency to members.
Democrats meeting Monday to name replacement candidate in North Florida congressional race
The Democratic candidate for a north Florida congressional seat has dropped out of this year's race, forcing party honchos to select a replacement. Democrat Meghann Hovey of Tallahassee, who had qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in June, notified the Florida Division of Elections this week she was withdrawing. Now,...
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot
Democrats in Florida are demanding details about the state’s approval of a political party that intends to nominate presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballots this fall. In June, Florida’s Division of Elections registered the Reform Party as a minor political party, giving it a path...
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