Water

A member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers was in Florida today to announce funding for projects that will aid the state.

Nearly 40 square miles of North Cape Coral is sinking, an inch or more every year, due to over-pumping the aquifers below the city for household water.

As Florida’s rapid growth continues, the non-profit Florida TaxWatch on Wednesday called for using a multi-year plan for water-related projects, similar to how the state has long prioritized transportation projects.

Supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing Floridians the 'fundamental right to clean and healthy water' needs about 800,000 more signatures to qualify for the ballot.

As drought and climate change threaten water supplies, municipalities around the country are ramping up water reuse efforts. But they have to overcome the “yuk” factor.

It's due to low levels in the Hillsborough River Reservoir, Tampa's main source of water. The U.S. Drought Monitor says parts of Hillsborough County are under an "extreme drought."

The city manager who served at that time now calls it a "nonevent."

Twelve cities in Polk County now mandate the Florida Water Star program for new homes, making it the epicenter of the program statewide.

Groups targeted proposals that could do such things as redefine sprawl, deter citizens from challenging comprehensive land-plan amendments and prevent cities and counties from regulating wetlands.

The cyberattack impacted city email, online payment for permits, and inspection scheduling.

Experts say some small cities, both Florida and nationally — as well as their utilities — lack proper cybersecurity.

Hillsborough County officials say the water still meets local, state and federal regulations, but may have a different taste and smell.