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LWV immediate action alert: Contact legislators on bills that threaten Florida’s water resources

Legislation being considered in both the state House and Senate threatens to harm Florida’s precious environment and the lives of all Floridians. Legislators need to hear from League of Women Voters (LWV) supporters TODAY protesting these unsound proposals, Senate Bill 1684 and House Bill 999. … Click here to read more

FAA headache: No $$$ to keep Witham air traffic control tower and 148 others open

The Federal Aviation Administration is moving ahead with plans to close 149 small air-traffic-control towers across the nation as part of mandated spending cuts, reports USA Today. … Click here to read more

TCPalm: Treasure Coast citrus acreage continues to decline; Martin close to losing it all

Nowhere in Florida has acreage fallen as sharply as in Martin County. It has less than 15 percent remaining of the 48,221 acres in production in 1994. The county has suffered the greatest loss for four consecutive years and has been declining since 1994. … Click here to read more

Save the date: April 27 is Sheriff’s free Shred-A-Thon to protect against identity theft

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to a free Shred-A-Thon on Saturday April 27th, 10 AM t0 1 PM at the Sheriff’s office. … Click here to read more

UPI: Florida fights invasion of rat-sized, tire-puncturing Giant African land snails

United Press International reports that rat-sized, tire-puncturing Giant African land snails are taking over south Florida, after first being discovered in the area in 2011. More than a thousand are caught each week, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. … Click here to read more

Thursday 4/11, 6PM: Public meeting to discuss closure of the Witham Field air traffic control tower

This Thursday, April 11, 6 – 8PM, the public is invited to attend a meeting to discuss issues concerning the closure of the Witham Field air traffic control tower (ATCT). … Click here to read more

Stuart attorney is key figure in defense of medical marijuana

From The Hawaii News Daily : “Florida CAN, the Cannabis Action Network, contacted Michael C. Minardi, of Stuart. He undertook the defense…” … Click here to read more

Scientists fear devastating ecosytem collapse in Indian River Lagoon

Several manatees and pelicans have been found dead in the Indian River Lagoon, most likely due to the algae blooms that are quickly invading the area. With the deaths of these animals, scientist fear this is the beginning of a devastating ecosystem collapse. … Click here to read more

Manatees dying in Indian River Lagoon

In July 2012, manatees started turning up dead in the Indian River Lagoon; now, there are 80 dead animals, 50 of them since the beginning of February, according to Wired.com. … Click here to read more

FAA: Witham Field air control tower to close May 5

The Witham Field air traffic control tower is scheduled to close May 5. The Federal Aviation Administration announced last week that it would begin closing control towers at Witham Field and 148 other airports. … Click here to read more

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