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rawpixel.com/U.S. Department of AgricultureUse of technology and growing more on less land are major keys to survival for the Florida agriculture industry. -
Makiya Seminera/APThis week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed FEMA’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, how Americans are consuming political news, how the Florida Democratic party can reengage apathetic voters, what’s next for former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida legislature’s new leadership, and a collection of environmental stories from across the state.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota reopens Nov. 22 after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought flooding, roof damage, and the death of two otters. Mote is also welcoming its newest manatee resident. -
The highest concentration are being found in Manatee and Sarasota counties. -
Gov. DeSantis signs order making many hunting and fishing licenses 50% off through Jan. 3. -
The nonprofit Florida Springs Council says the Department of Environmental Protection has yet to enact rules to protect the integrity and quality of springs, as was mandated by lawmakers in 2016. -
About $47 million could potentially be used to protect lands from being gobbled by development in several counties, including Polk, Hardee, DeSoto and Charlotte, in an area that supplies drinking water to several counties. -
Planners will meet to discuss the proposal, which seeks to rezone farmland so that 170 homes could be built in an area where only five residential units are now allowed. -
Heavier concentrations were found this week at several beaches in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. -
Pinellas County officials are working with the White House to get emergency approval for beach renourishment projects that have been stymied by new rules from the Army Corps of Engineers. -
One Florida physician says climate change needs to be part of the medical school curriculum in the U.S. -
The county will look at the impacts on many communities during Debby, Helene and Milton, plus the previous rainy summer season. Then, it'll look at what projects can be done to mitigate damage.
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The reports of red tide are coming from an algae bloom that is more than 100 miles long, stretching along much of the Gulf Coast. -
Key deer are now facing new perils from saltwater intrusion, development and extreme weather, which could eventually force them to be moved out of the Florida Keys entirely.
