As the sun rose over the central Florida prairie on July 16, a significant event in conservation history occurred with the release of the 1,000th conservation-bred Florida grasshopper sparrow into the wild. This milestone took place at Avon Park Air Force Range, accompanied by nine other sparrows.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of state attorneys general have called on the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to ensure election integrity by preventing illegal voters from participating in U.S. elections. The coalition describes the bill as a "common-sense reform" with broad support among American voters.
It has been said that everything good and magical happens between the months of June and August. For Florida’s system of seaports, there are many positive developments occurring.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging beachgoers to help protect sea turtles and waterbirds during the Fourth of July weekend. Nesting season is currently underway for several imperiled species, including sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds, and wading birds.
Young farmers and ranchers gathered in July 2024 to celebrate agriculture, highlighting the achievements and contributions of young professionals in the field.
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been convened by Governor Ron DeSantis to select and submit the names of two highly qualified candidates. These vacancies were created following Judge John Conrad’s resignation and Judge J. Logan Murphy’s appointment to the Hillsborough County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Bench.