Patrick Murphy had the second-worst lifetime score among all 10 Florida Democrats in the House, with 80 percent. The only Democrat who did worse also is a right wing Dem. Gwen Graham of Tallahassee, who has a 69 percent score. here
The toxic tide of algae that has swamped waterways and beaches on Florida's Treasure Coast is a catastrophe for the region's environment and tourist-driven economy. It's also a broader threat to the state's international reputation as a vacation paradise.here
Calling all Marijuana Activists. The Temple Terrace City Council is considering censoring cannabis culture. They may get involved with the Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce to keep CFL NORML from marching in the Temple Terrace 4th of July Parade. If the City Council gets involved, then they will be going out of their way to strip a marijuana advocacy group of their freedom of speech! This is a bias against cannabis culture and lack of respect for medical marijuana patients! Join us in letting the City Council know that they will not be able to silence cannabis culture. Help us spread our message by showing our strength in numbers! Please come and show you stand with NORML! Let them know that they cannot silence the cannabis movement!info
Brandishing bottles of algae-tainted water, activists from both Florida coasts demanded Thursday that Congress and President Obama save our beaches and businesses.here
While the Everglades still struggle years after a landmark state and federal agreement on restoration plans, Florida Division of Elections records show tens of millions in political contributions from an industry that environmentalists blame for pollution in the wetlands.
The sugar industry, led by United States Sugar and Florida Crystals, steered $57.8 million in direct and in-kind contributions to state and local political campaigns between 1994 and 2016, according to a review of state elections records by the Tallahassee bureau shared by The Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. here
Manatee deaths linked to pollution have resumed in the algae-stricken Indian River Lagoon of Brevard County, according to state wildlife officials. Since the end of May, eight manatee carcasses have been recovered, bearing signs of trauma that has killed more than 150 of the marine mammals in the past four years.here