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Longleaf pine prairie in the Savage Christmas Creek Preserve near Orlando, Florida.

Harnessing GIS and Fire for Longleaf Pine Conservation

Scientists in Florida are using GIS technology to strategically manage prescribed burns, aiding in the restoration and biodiversity of longleaf pine ecosystems while enhancing climate resilience across the Southeast.

October 23, 2024 - Esri Blog

Blue and white "hurricane evacuation route" sign.

Will Hurricanes Drive Away Florida’s Retirees?

Some children of Florida retirees are urging their parents to leave hurricane-prone areas for safer regions.

October 22, 2024 - Curbed

Black-and-white 1924 photo of a street in Los Angeles with a street car, cars driving in the other lane over street car tracks and pedestrians walking on sidewalk and middle of street.

The 100-Year Road to Car Dependency in the US

October 8, 2024, marks the centennial of the publication of what would soon become the Los Angeles Traffic Ordinance — a landmark on the road toward our car-dominated status quo.

October 8, 2024 - Peter Norton

Damage from flooding from HUrricane Helene in North Carolina.

‘Climate Havens’ Not Safe From Hurricane Helene’s Destruction

Parts of North Carolina previously considered immune to the impact of hurricanes experienced historic flooding in the aftermath of the storm.

October 3, 2024 - Scientific American

Close-up of faded old MOTEL sign with red letters on white placards against blue sky.

Naples Motel Could Become 110 Housing Units

A proposal to convert a Super 8 motel to housing was unanimously supported by the city’s planning commission.

October 3, 2024 - Gulf Shore Business

U.S. airmen in red berets and fatigues walk across rubble in Keaton Beach, Florida after Hurricane Helene heavily damaged the area.

Hurricane Helene Highlights Growing Threat to Florida’s ‘Big Bend’

The region is becoming more vulnerable to flooding and storm damage due in part to climate change and warmer seas.

October 1, 2024 - ABC 7

Miami-Dade public transit bus.

Miami-Dade Building Electric Bus Operations Center

The 20-acre facility will help the county reach its goal of electrifying 20 percent of its bus fleet.

September 6, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

An aerial view of a lock and dam between two waterways with miles of marshes into the background of the image.

New Plan for Lake Okeechobee Targets Toxic Algae

The new Everglades strategy marks a “cultural shift” for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: rather than focusing primarily on flood control, the new plan seeks to balance the needs of the entire watershed, including limiting the spread of toxic algae.

August 28, 2024 - Inside Climate News

Historic homes with intricate white trim on tree-lined street in Richmond, Virginia.

Property Taxes Cuts on the Ballot in at Least Eight States

From completely eliminating property tax to creating new exemptions, voters in eight states across the country will cast their votes on a variety of ballot measures that could have major implications for local budgets.

August 18, 2024 - Stateline

Commercial street in Orlando, Florida with elevated pedestrian walkway crossing the street at Church Street Station historic train station and commercial hub.

Orlando Approves New Nightclub Rules

The city ended a temporary moratorium on new nightclubs, replacing it with a rule limiting them to roughly one per every city block.

August 15, 2024 - WESH Orlando

Asphalt road on coast with collapsed segments from erosion.

We Must Relocate to Prepare for Climate Change, and We Must Do it Now

As flooding, sea level rise, fires, and other climate impacts increase, we’ll need to move about 20 million Americans by 2100. Here’s how we can rethink managed retreat to get ahead of the rising tides.

August 8, 2024 - Shelterforce Magazine

"No Camping" sign with symbols on a beachfront.

Florida Public Sleeping Ban Goes Into Effect October 1

The law allows citizens to sue cities for lax enforcement.

August 7, 2024 - First Coast News

Front entrance of emergency room at hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Heat-Related ER Visits Soar in Florida

The state has the most heat-related hospital visits in the nation, but efforts to create protections for outdoor workers and other vulnerable residents have been stymied by state legislators.

August 4, 2024 - Governing

Kissimmee, Florida "Founded 1883" crest painted on cracked wall.

Kissimmee Considering Garage Conversion Program

Homeowners could get city support for converting garages to residential units.

July 30, 2024 - WESH 2 News

Electric car charging area in a parking lot at a Costco in Clermont, Florida.

Florida Law Bars Cities From Regulating EV Chargers

Under the new law, cities cannot require charging infrastructure in local codes.

July 28, 2024 - JD Supra

Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida at sunset.

St. Petersburg Could Impose ‘Superfines’ for Airbnb Violations

The city is responding to multiple complaints that short-term rental owners are concealing their listings and skirting city rules banning rentals under 30 days.

July 18, 2024 - Fox 13 Tampa Bay

Rendering of electric bus terminal in Miami, Florida.

Miami Breaks Ground on All-Electric Transit Center

The terminal will have the capacity to power 100 electric buses.

July 4, 2024 - ENR Southeast

Single-family homes in a suburban neighborhood in Florida.

New Florida Law Curbs HOA Power

The legislation seeks to cut down on ‘absurd’ citations for low-level violations.

June 16, 2024 - The Guardian

Three colorful, large beachfront homes, one khaki, one blue, and one yellow, with a small dune in front and flat sand in foreground.

Florida Homeowners 'Nope Out' of Beach Restoration Over Public Access

The U.S. Corps of Engineers and Redington Shores, Florida are at a standstill: The Corps won’t spend public money to restore private beaches, and homeowners are refusing to grant public access to the beaches behind their home in return for federal assistance.

June 7, 2024 - Grist

A gray hope with white roof surrounded by floodwaters that come up just above the home's foundations.

Florida Home Sellers Must Disclose Flood History Under New Law

Prior to the new law, the Sunshine State was one of 18 states that did not require flood disclosure as part of the home selling process.

June 6, 2024 - Inside Climate News

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