Environment
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Watch for these 9 birds migrating across Florida’s skies this fall
Have your binoculars handy this autumn when Florida experiences many bird species’ southward migration.
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What makes the Florida state parks DeSantis wanted to develop so special
Florida’s state parks are not only natural escapes from urban sprawl but also crucial sanctuaries for the state’s diverse wildlife. These parks represent the last strongholds for many species amidst the rapid urbanization of Florida’s communities, Julie Wraithmell, executive director for Audubon Florida told the Associated Press. And that’s why there was a statewide outcry…
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DeSantis wants to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks
When Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Caddyshack, was majoring in history at Yale, I bet he heard someone quote that famous saying by philosopher George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet our Ivy League-educated chief executive failed to learn from a couple of the worst mistakes of former Gov. Rick Scott’s…
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Puerto Rico’s power woes: Thousands still without electricity a week after tropical storm Ernesto
During the storm, which spun past the island last Tuesday and Wednesday, a peak of 750,000 clients were without power.
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Puerto Rico struggles with heat and power loss after Hurricane Ernesto
More than 450,000 of 1.4 million customers remained in the dark more than a day after Ernesto swiped past Puerto Rico late Tuesday as a tropical storm before strengthening into a hurricane.
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Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico, bringing power outages and flooding
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced late Tuesday that US President Joe Biden had approved his request to use emergency FEMA funds as a result of the tropical storm.
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Tropical storm Ernesto set to hit Puerto Rico: Warnings in effect, potential for heavy rain and strong winds
It is expected that the rain will begin by late Monday. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches will be widespread, with up to 10 inches in parts of the island.
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Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida’s 10-day challenge
Over the past decade, the python challenge has grabbed headlines for its incentive-based, only-in-Florida style of hunting as well as celebrity participation.
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Storm-weary residents of Horseshoe Beach face tough choices: Rebuild or relocate?
Almost a year later, many Horseshoe people ask themselves: Do I sell and move? US officials predict this year’s hurricane season in Florida will be busier than usual. HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. — Lisa Bregenzer’s waterfront home was her “little slice of heaven.” She watched sunsets and migrating birds from the porch, the Gulf of Mexico…
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What are the most common sharks in Florida?
Familiarize yourself with the sharks that inhabit our waters year round. Here are seven of the most common shark species in Florida.
