The bill directs the DEP to craft a plan reversing ecological damage from the unfinished Cross Florida Barge Canal and Rodman Dam, benefiting Treasure Coast ties to the St. Johns River.
SB 1756 passed the Senate Rules Committee Tuesday despite opposition from two Republicans, as Florida battles a measles outbreak.
St. Lucie County poured more than 10,000 cubic yards of sand along the shoreline after a local state of emergency was declared over severe erosion.
Governor signals a special or extended session is needed; Senate concerned about fiscal impact on smaller counties
Deal averts potential network disruption for Florida Blue members who use Cleveland Clinic Florida facilities
Decoupling from federal code could cost state up to $3.5B next year; business lobby raises concerns
City declines to invite federal efficiency review of municipal operations
HB 1007 would bar large data centers within 5 miles of homes or schools without unanimous local approval and require utilities to bill them for their full infrastructure costs
Bill would require FDLE security details for major party nominees after primary results are certified
