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Bounty hunter won't send Casey Anthony back to jail
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:37:00 -0400
BREAKING NEWS: Bounty hunter Leonard Padilla told the Orlando Sentinel he no longer plans to revoke Casey Anthony's bond on Saturday and send her back to jail.
John McCain's VP pick: Sarah Palin
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:25:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a tough-talking social conservative with sterling credentials as a reformer, to be his running mate, campaign officials confirmed.
Critters run wild in Central Florida after Tropical Storm Fay
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Flooding has turned wildlife habitats upside down, sending critters outside their typical territories. In the process, humans are having unpleasant -- and sometimes deadly -- encounters with the natural world.

Miami Today News

Tuesday is judgment day for transit items as county commissioners face delayed decisions
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
After twice deferring potential fixes to what's projected to be a $9 billion-plus problem, county commissioners are to vote Tuesday on several postponed transit items, including proposed fare hikes and new distance-based rates.
Proposed ordinance would expand Miami-Dade County commission chairman's powers
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
The year after Miami-Dade's mayor crusaded for – and won – expanded authority, the county commission's chairman is proposing a power shift of his own.
Miami budget specifics a no-show as commission faces $35 million shortfall
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
Time and patience are both running short at Miami City Hall as budget deliberations begin.

MiamiHerald.com: Florida

Lipizzan horse training ranch could be in jeopardy
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01:00 -0400
A Southwest Florida landmark, the ranch where world-famous Lipizzan stallions are trained, could be in jeopardy as a bank moves to foreclose on part of the property.
Phelps celebrates Olympic gold at Disney World
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:28:00 -0400
Swimmer Michael Phelps will celebrate his Olympic gold medals with a parade at Walt Disney World.
Police say teen threw rocks at unmarked car
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:28:00 -0400
Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old who threw rocks at an undercover police car during a stakeout.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Rep. Mica pushes for more flood help
By DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Environment Writer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DELAND -- With another storm lurking in the Atlantic and flooding still causing myriad problems throughout West Volusia, U.S. Rep. John Mica was in fighting form Thursday, pushing and prodding officials from every level of government to get rid of more water.
Victim updates: some hope, more frustration
By PATRICIO G. BALONA, Staff Writer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DEBARY -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency official looked at Maria Rosa's flooded home from a distance earlier this week and told her to call back after the floodwaters receded.
What You Need To Know
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
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Citizens for a Scenic Florida - Group dedicated to preserving and enhancing Florida's visual environment. Includes a library of legal documents, news, opinion, and other material pertaining to defending scenic beauty.
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EcoFlorida - Magazine covering state ecology, wildlife and the environment and topics such as outdoor adventure and bird watching. Travel tips, subscription information, and photo gallery.
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Everglades Coordinating Council: Will You Help? - Letters, newspaper articles and historical photographs detailing the destruction of the Everglades despite, or because of, government efforts. Introduction by Wayne Jenkins, credentials of contributor Tom Shirley.

Florida Academy of Sciences - Non-profit organization founded in 1936. Publishes a quarterly journal called Florida Scientist, sponsors a Junior Academy of Science. Links to other state scientific organizations, annual meeting plans.

Florida Environment Radio - Daily radio feature on Florida's environment produced for public radio stations. Links for teachers and listeners, links to business and institutional partners including the Southwest Florida Council for Environment Education.
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Florida Environmental Health Association - Nonprofit group of environmental health professionals. Details of the annual education meeting, training and job opportunities, awards, scholarship fund, membership, and links.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Information and regulations on hunting, freshwater and saltwater fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, boating safety, the Florida panther and other endangered and threatened species.
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Florida Nature - Photographs and information about the state's flowers, trees, reptiles, mammals, spiders, fungi, and other organisms.

Florida Pollution Prevention Roundtable - Not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to establish a forum for identifying, coordinating, and promoting pollution prevention activities and resources throughout the state.

Linking Florida's Natural Heritage - Digital access for researchers to information on state species and ecosystems drawn from museum collections and university databases. Contact information, lesson plans.

St. Johns Riverkeeper - Privately funded ombudsman looking after the ecological health of the river in Northeast Florida. Scientific and geological data, links to parent organization and sponsors.
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The League of Environmental Educators in Florida - Professional organization comprised of individuals, institutions, and agencies committed to environmental education. Includes available grants, newsletter [PDF], and regional news.

The Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter - Lists scheduled events and links to nature preserves in the state, together with maps, directions, hours, fees and activities.
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West Coast Inland Navigation District - Tasked with the management/maintenance of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from Anclote Key (north of Tampa Bay) to the Caloosahatchee River (south of Ft. Myers).

Your Florida Backyard - How to make your surroundings more wildlife-friendly. Extensive info on native Florida plant life and wild life, gardening with Florida's native plants, butterfly gardening, bird gardening, wildlife gardening plus books and photos.
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