Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
This morning on “Wild Florida,” journalist and Master Naturalist Lisa Grubba talked about public access to northeast Florida’s waterways and gave tips on how beginning paddlers can get the best information for planning trips. Jacksonville has 1,100 miles of shore … Continued
Jacksonville, FL – Tuesday was a balmy fall day in northeast Florida, with temperatures in the low ‘80s and a warm breeze throughout the afternoon. But before the local evening news was over, temperatures had dropped by 40 degrees or … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — City Council president Lori Boyer wants more from the big river that slices through the largest city in the state. She wants more restaurants, more trails, more docks, and more boat ramps. She wants more residents and … Continued
Skip the crowds and surprise your Valentine with a sunset this Tuesday at an off-the-beaten-path spot along the St. Johns River. The state’s longest river has many faces – quiet fishing nooks, magnificent sunrises and sunsets, and busy international port … Continued
Near Palatka, FL — Water at the Rodman Dam will rise again starting today, when the locks are shut after a five month drawdown to clean out choked-up, rotting vegetation. Closing the dam will stop the historic Ocklawaha River from … 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
Jacksonville, FL — In a surprise move, newly elected Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday that he is disbanding the Port Task Force convened by his predecessor, Mayor Alvin Brown. The task force met monthly for over one year and had … Continued
Palatka, FL – A long and costly battle over water use came to an end today when the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District voted unanimously to approve a permit modification for a large … Continued
Palatka, FL — Breaking News: Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Davis agrees to “start over” in talks that have been going on for months, but this time to include Putnam County, where officials are claiming they weren’t informed about … Continued
Tallahassee, FL — Two bi-partisan bills moving through the current legislative session could impact the health of the St. Johns River. Senate Bill 1576 and House Bill 1313 would protect some of the state’s crucial springs, provide funding for septic … Continued
