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Florida rivers getting sicker, Sentinel investigation finds
Florida's rivers are in trouble. That's what the Orlando Sentinel found after a yearlong evaluation of some of the state's biggest and smallest, most urban and remote, cleanest and dirtiest, protected and abused rivers. Of the 22 rivers studied,...
Tags: Conservation, Lake Okeechobee, Justice System, Global Change, Fertilizer
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Florida rivers' low profile puts them at risk
For an imaginary moment, swim with Hueland Todd Brown as he descends into a deep, caramel-colored river, feeling his way with his hands and hoping nothing bites. Brown lives by the Choctawhatchee, a wild river that coils through remote forests in the...
Tags: Environmental Politics, Justice System, Environmental Issues, University of Central Florida, Judges
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Stealth camera captures backyard deer
Orlando SentinelFrom bald eagles to manatees and just about everything in between, I have a fascination with all kinds of wildlife. My home in Seminole County borders the Wekiva River Basin and in the recent years I’ve captured images of a female black bear and... -
St. Johns River Water Management District shouldn't sell Lake County conservation property
What does "forever" mean? For Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the definition likely won't be the same as yours. His idea of the "Florida Forever" land-buying conservation program is more like "Florida Until I Say Otherwise." And now he has said otherwise....
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Land Resources, Rick Scott, Government
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Wekiva Island still laid-back spot
No man is an island — and, obviously, the same applies to riverside watering holes.
It had been two years since I had ventured out to Wekiva Island, the utterly laid-back local bar tucked along the Wekiva River in Longwood. At that time, the...Tags: Jimmy Buffett, Hurricane Isaac (2012), Interstate 4, Canoeing and Kayaking, Sports
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Bear scoped out downtown Orlando for new home | Video
FloriDUHThis young cub wanted a taste of city nightlife. A young male between 2 and 3-years-old weighing 200-250 lbs. was doing what all young male bears must do: Striking out on his own, looking for a new home, when he ended up in downtown Orlando, two blocks...Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Natural Resources, Amway Center
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Bloodhound goes fishing
Orlando SentinelDaisy is an 11-month-old bloodhound who is smart, fit and fun-loving. The American Kennel Club describes the bloodhound as a "unique looking dog in a baggy suit" but the 75-pound Daisy hasn’t quite grown into her baggy suit yet. Daisy recently...Tags: American Kennel Club, Facebook
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Barefoot 5K, clinic aims to raise money for cancer center
The Fitness Center - Orlando SentinelInterested in getting a proper feel for barefoot running? The TravelCountry.com Barefoot Fun Run in Sorrento on Nov. 19 offers an opportunity to learn the basics from a barefoot running expert before you ditch your shoes. Michael Sandler, best selling... -
Photos: New Seminole Wekiva Trail segment
The Chain Gang - Orlando SentinelThe 0.9-mile segment runs from the Markham Road trailhead west to the Wekiva River. But at the halfway point where the trail crosses County Road 46A, the trail goes from paved to dirt, apparently to mitigate any pollution or runoff that paving might bring... -
CDA Service Week
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelUnited We Serve is a phrase coined by our President, designed to push all of us to get more involved with our communities. Every year our national federation— the College Democrats of America (CDA)—reiterates this phrase with CDA Service Week,... -
Bear cubs out for a walk with mom
Orlando SentinelJust after dusk this week, a Florida black bear emerged from a wooded area with two cubs following close behind on a evening stroll. These two adorable bear cubs were very inquisitive about checking out their new surroundings. They attempted to climb a...Tags: Seminole County, Florida
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