Daytona International Speedway making solar energy history
Daytona International Speedway’s legendary race track may be home to NASCAR racing, but for nearly two years it has also been a live laboratory for solar energy research. The Florida … Continue reading
Judge’s recommended order halts progress in Lake Pickett development
A judge’s recommended order Friday could serve as a huge setback for a housing development that had been in the works for East Orange County. Commissioner Emily Bonilla said the … Continue reading
“Agrihoods” a possible use for dying Fla. golf courses?
More people want to experience farm life without buying an entire farm. As a result, an emerging type of community catching on from coast to coast is centered around food … Continue reading
Gov. Scott signs renewable energy bill
Gov. Rick Scott signed 13 bills late Friday, including a measure supported by Florida Realtors that will carry out a constitutional amendment aimed at boosting the use of solar energy … Continue reading
Congress might remove roadblocks to Everglades restoration
Red tape – along with water pollution, overdevelopment and invading pythons – threatens to kill the Everglades. Now a proposed law could hack through regulatory delays and speed up the … Continue reading
Timing perfect for cleanup of dirty Lake Trout
Trout Lake, which hosts a nature center used by thousands of Lake County schoolchildren every year, is one disgusting mess and has been for years. Last year, children learning about … Continue reading
No Florida Bear Hunt this year or 2018, FWC decides
Florida wildlife commissioners Wednesday shot down a bear hunt this year — and next — although the chief of the state’s wildlife agency said the science backing another bear season … Continue reading
Grants fund project to keep pollutants out of lakes Griffin and Harris
A pair of projects designed to reduce pollutants flowing into Lake Griffin and Lake Harris are the result of collaboration between the city and county, regional and state agencies. Grant … Continue reading
Keep Lake Beautiful earns national recognition
Keep Lake Beautiful was recently presented with the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award at a national conference in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates in creating clean, green … Continue reading
Otter sighting a rare treat in New Smyrna
Scene: Early morning at our beach house. The water can was filled, and I was on my way out the patio gate to give the plants a drink when suddenly … Continue reading