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Florida
Florida's new governor brings a new approach to climate change
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Amy Green
May 24, 2019
Under former governor Rick Scott, Florida state employees said — and documents confirmed — there was a ban on using the term "climate change." Instead of "sea level rise," employees were instructed to say "nuisance flooding."
Company wins court battle over exploratory oil drilling in Florida Everglades
Mar 20, 2019
After years of legal battles, a Miami-based company won the right to carry out exploratory oil drilling in the Florida Everglades.
After multiple natural disasters, Florida residents have fewer options for insurance coverage
Jan 30, 2019
Larger insurance providers have been cutting back on Floridians' property insurance coverage.
What Art Basel Miami says about the economy
by
Renata Sago
Dec 7, 2018
This weekend's show, one of the world's most important, combines modern art, celebrities and big business.
Keeping the family recycling business afloat
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 29, 2018
There have been rough years before, but this year may be the toughest.
This is the most expensive gas station in America
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 20, 2018
Why would a station charge nearly $6 for a gallon of gas?
For public good, not for profit.
How food banks are reaching high-risk seniors
Oct 11, 2018
The AARP estimates more than 10 million people 50 and older are at risk of going hungry every day in the United States. In Florida, where many baby boomers retire, this food insecurity is compounded by a lack of public transportation. Some food banks are holding food drops to bring food and other health-related events […]
For you, it's a tax on a hotel stay. For Florida, it's money to clean up a large lagoon.
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Renata Sago
Sep 27, 2018
The state rakes in a pretty penny on overnight hotel stays, and how that money should be spent has been a contentious issue lately.
Summer brought to you by: Orlando theme parks
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Renata Sago
Jul 3, 2018
How did this hot and sunny middle Florida city become such a theme park magnet? And how does it keep the tourists coming in the summer months?