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| 7/27/2016

Florida regulators sign off on controversial water standards

Despite vehement opposition from environmental groups, state regulators signed off Tuesday on new standards for Florida's rivers, lakes and coastal waters that include less stringent requirements for certain toxic chemicals. The state says the new standards will ensure greater protection for Floridians, as the number of regulated chemicals will increase from 54 to 92. This is the first update to state water standards in 24 years. See the full statement from Florida DEP Secretary Jon Steverson (with FAQs), here. Also read more at TCPalm, the Miami Herald, and Florida Today.

» See also: Environmental Regulation Commission approves Florida-specific human health criteria
» Your turn: Do you support or oppose Florida's new water standards? (quick poll)

State, Seminoles spar over card games

Nearly a year after the expiration of a high-stakes gambling agreement, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and state regulators made pitches last week in a federal lawsuit over the tribe's right to operate "banked" card games, such as blackjack. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

See also:
» Casino giant Genting’s marina gambit: Good for manatees?
» Greyhound lovers ask Seminole leaders for dog racing regulations
» Hialeah decision spurs challenge from horse group

Florida-to-Maine bike path picks up speed along Eastern Seaboard

A continuous Maine-to-Florida cycling path concept that’s been kicking around since the first Bush administration has been basking in the spotlight as of late. Following a couple solid decades of planning, promotion and exploratory tours, the East Coast Greenway in its entirety was officially established and mapped in 2008. More from MNN and Gear Junkie.

Pulse could become the latest tragedy tourism destination

The Pulse nightclub, the gay venue where 49 people were shot and killed last month, has found its way onto itineraries for tourists from around the world who pay their respects and leave handmade memorials. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

Florida’s ‘Do Not Call List’ hits 1 million users

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Tuesday the list had hit the 1-million mark . A total of 928,000 new users have been added to the list since 2012 when it became free to use the service. More from Florida Politics and Patch.

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Back to school: Classes starting early this year in many Florida districts
Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a bill allowing schools to open as early as Aug. 10. That measure, signed by Gov. Rick Scott, overturned a 2006 law that prevented schools from opening any earlier than two weeks before Labor Day.

› Firm that received subsidies announces Manatee County layoffs
Global manufacturer Air Products, which opened a $57 million facility in northeast Manatee County in early 2014, has laid off 30 employees.

› Junior League of Gainesville announces new president
Margot DeConna assumes the role of President of the Junior League of Gainesville on July 1. She will serve the organization’s first-ever two year term in that role.

› Boeing shows off Starliner factory at KSC
Boeing teams are assembling the first flight version of the company’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew capsule, which is expected to fly astronauts to the International Space Station by 2018.

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