Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
In his first State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to put forth a “bold” vision for Florida. Environmental groups in the state are hoping he sticks with and expands the commitment he has … Continued
St. Augustine, FL — A major developer was turned down again in Florida’s fastest growing county, despite spending more than three years working closely with the county on an acceptable development plan and adding $37 million in projects the county … Continued
Spring in Florida is one of my favorite times of year. Azaleas begin to pop in town and country alike, followed by violets, dogwood, jessamine, and a long list of others. The gray-brown and faded green of a Florida winter … Continued
Three days after Hurricane Irma churned through Florida, the Washington Post reached out to Lisa Grubba at Florida Field Notes for information on what cities were open for travel in the Sunshine State. A big thanks to elected officials, chamber … Continued
The Women’s March on Washington Saturday was not a women’s march on Washington. Turns out, it was a people’s march, and it was everywhere. It was in Cape Town, Sydney, Singapore, Helsinki. It was in London, Tokoyo, Nairobi, Rio de … Continued
At least 37 newspaper editorials from across Florida oppose Amendment 1, with words like “misleading,” “scam,” “fiction” and “sham.” Two said the language never should have been allowed on the ballot, up for vote on Tuesday, November 8, or in … Continued
Wynetta Wright remembers eating fresh octopus and fish straight out of the river as a kid growing up in Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood. Her uncle worked at the docks on Tallyrand Avenue and her aunt took her there to get fresh … Continued
Labor Day brought perfect weather to Florida’s Gulf Coast, the kind fishermen and scallopers like: bright and sunny, not too hot, calm seas. At the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, one couple stood at the cleaning station, shucking scallops fresh … Continued
Amendment 4 just might be the easiest issue for Floridians to digest during this entire state and national election season. If approved, the bi-partisan amendment will lower the cost of solar by reducing taxes. It was passed unanimously by both … Continued
The Obama administration reversed course and announced yesterday there won’t be any oil rigs off the Southeast Atlantic coast for at least five years, thanks to protests in states ranging from Virginia to Florida. Objections to offshore drilling by the … Continued
