Friends of the Everglades were understandably excited when Gov. Charlie Crist unveiled a $1.75 billion deal to buy out U.S. Sugar two years ago, effectively closing a major polluter of the Everglades. ...more

March 15, 2010

Gov. Charlie Crist's grand plan to revive the dying Florida Everglades by buying back the land, a key part of his legacy, could be on the cusp of collapse and deal another blow to his Senate hopes. ...more

March 11, 2010

Florida environmentalists are worried that a Monday New York Times article could derail a $536 million deal to purchase 73,000 acres from U.S. Sugar as part of the effort to rescue the Everglades. ...more

March 10, 2010

Commenting on the lengthy and involved Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project, a former Enterprise Florida official said in 2008, "If it was a simple process it would have been done a long time ago." ...more

January 24, 2010

Something must be in the water in South Florida. ...more

January 11, 2010

Archbold Biological Station announced plans recently to build a $4.3 million visitor's center, an interpretive center and a 14-room lodge. ...more

November 30, 2009

The South Florida Water Management District has approved year-round water restrictions that its board says will reduce overall water demand by up to 10 percent. ...more

November 16, 2009

Now that the restoration of Arbuckle Creek's levee is complete, wildlife living in Avon Park Air Force Range's marsh can look forward to a more balanced ecosystem. The five-month long restoration project was completed in July by the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District. ...more

October 26, 2009

A Palm Beach County judge has ruled that the state can move ahead with a planned $536 million deal to buy land from U.S. Sugar Corp. for Everglades restoration. ...more

August 26, 2009

Florida Highway Patrol officials announced that a 78-mile stretch of Allligator Alley previously closed because of a brush fire is now open. ...more

April 25, 2009