Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
Jacksonville, FL — An internet article listing Jacksonville’s drinking water the 10th worst in the U. S. got another round of sharing and gasping on social media recently, even though the article is five years old and based on questionable data. … Continued
When Quint White came to Jacksonville University to teach marine biology nearly three decades ago, he was certain he manatees were on their way to extinction. Now, thanks to federal protection, the population is up by 500%. This has prompted … Continued
Cross Creek, FL – Bill Brown walked through the soft sand of the old orange grove, his cane pushing several inches into the sand as he walked. The cool and breezy air was pungent with the smell of just-picked oranges … Continued
Ponte Vedra, FL — The first whales of the migratory season were spotted off Northeast Florida’s Atlantic coast last week, according to the Marineland Right Whale Project. Two mother and calf pairs were seen swimming south off the coast of … Continued
It’s official: Metro Orlando will run out of water sometime in the next 20 years, and will need to take water from surrounding regions, says the state agency in charge of Florida’s water. To meet Orlando’s 50% projected growth rate, … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — A local author hopes his new book about a quirky loner from the city’s past will get residents out walking their neighborhoods and connecting with neighbors. Dr. Tim Gilmore unearthed from the historical society archives thousands of … Continued
Palatka, FL – Jacksonville finally made its voice heard on Tuesday to those in charge of doling out water to fast-growing Central Florida, after three years of trying to be included in a regional plan that could affect the St. … Continued
It was late Monday before Julie Watkins even had a second to return phone calls. The Florida Georgia football game was coming up, and she had just filmed a segment on the local show “The Chat” where she gave tips … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — The water management district brought out the big guns on Wednesday in an attempt to sell Jacksonville on the almost-finished Central Florida water supply plan, parts of which have been opposed in North Florida. Top executives from … Continued
St. Augustine, FL — Environmentalists claimed victory Tuesday when county commissioners voted “no” to a developer’s plans to build a large subdivision in a rural part of St. Johns County. Calling it a “litmus test on sprawl,” Matanzas Riverkeeper Neil … Continued
