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Florida 'whistleblower' says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired. But James Gaddis, who described himself as an “ethical whistleblower,” said he doesn’t regret making the public aware of the proposals, according to the Palm Beach Post. “I just happen to be a guy in the middle of all this and the clock was ticking, and I figured someone has to step up to the plate and stop the madness,” Gaddis told the newspaper. Gaddis, who worked as a cartographer for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, said he was directed to draw up conceptual maps for the proposals to build golf courses, pickleball courts, 350-room hotels and more at nine state parks from Miami to the Panhandle.
Florida unveils sign, dedicates State Road A1A for singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett
A highway named in honor of the chief Parrothead and son of a son of a sailor was dedicated Friday, Aug. 30 in Key West. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died on Sept. 1, 2023, was honored during a ceremony with the unveiling of the official sign to mark A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial...
Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalls Ready-To-Eat Jerky Products Due to Lack of Federal Inspection
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a company based in Eufaula, Alabama, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without federal inspection. The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), affects products sold in multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and through internet sales.
Hurricane season: Tropical waves being watched as lull may be ending
The Atlantic Hurricane Basin has been remarkably quiet for weeks now, in what was widely considered to be an extremely hyper-active season. In fact, 2024 marks the first time since 1997 that not a single tropical system was named from August 21st to September 2nd, which is the start of peak hurricane season. So far, five storms have been named this season, with Beryl becoming the earliest category five hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin.
Why Illinois is About to Be Invaded by Thousands Fleeing Florida
I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois. The Daily Mail...
Disabled people in Florida still struggling to get Medicaid restored after ‘unwinding’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lauren Eakin is legally blind and confined to a wheelchair with cerebral palsy. For years, Eakin, 34, lived in her own apartment with the help of caregivers who assist her with nearly everything. This summer, she lost much of her relative independence when the state of Florida revoked her essential Medicaid coverage.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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