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New urgency in fight to restore Florida Everglades
Rising seas, polluted coastlines and the specter of more frequent droughts and storms have lent new urgency to efforts to restore the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades, the largest freshwater wetland in the United States. [Source: Phys.org]
See also:
» Members of Congress ask Trump to fund Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project (CERP) : See their letter to Trump here, or read more at Okeechobee News
» Freshwater crisis will be discussed during lecture series
After Trump's immigration order, anxiety grows in Florida's farm fields
As President Donald Trump moves to turn the full force of the federal government toward deporting undocumented immigrants, a new found fear of the future has already cast a pall over the tomato farms and strawberry fields in the largely undocumented migrant communities east of Tampa. [Source: Washington Post]
See also:
» Palmetto boot store feels pinch of immigration uncertainty
Made-in-Miami masterpiece ‘Moonlight’ wins Best Picture — after a huge Oscar mix-up
“Moonlight,” the made-in-Miami drama about a gay young man growing up in Liberty City, pulled a stunning upset over the heavily favored “La La Land” at the 89th Academy Awards, winning Best Picture — moments after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway had already announced “La La Land” had won the prize. [Source: Miami Herald]
» Quick poll: Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
Florida is resettling more Syrian refugees, but their new lives remain difficult
For decades, South Florida has welcomed wave after wave of people fleeing political and economic unrest in their home countries. In a region awash with exiles, you would think it would be easy to accommodate the latest swell of refugees. Tell that to a Syrian. [Source: Miami Herald]
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Construction industry plans national skills competition in Fort Lauderdale
In an effort to attract newcomers to the construction trades, 170 welders, carpenters and electricians will descend on Fort Lauderdale on March 2 to showcase their skills in a national competition sponsored by the Associated Builders & Contractors. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
› Rubio says holding a town hall wouldn't be productive
Sen. Marco Rubio said he has not held an open forum with constituents because the room would be packed by "liberal activists" and wouldn't be productive.
› What is the future of Brevard JCPenney stores?
JCPenney says it has plans to close 140 stores as it and other retailers continue to manage their footprints in an ever-changing shopping world. The JCPenney stores were not named and a list of closings won't be released until mid-March.
› Congress takes up water wars dispute between Florida and Georgia
The longstanding “water wars” between Georgia and Florida has moved from the legal battlefield to the political one.
› Carnival Sensation resumes cruises out of Miami after multimillion-dollar makeover
Carnival Sensation, which sails from Miami to the Caribbean and Mexico, is the latest Carnival Cruise Line ship to return to sea after a multi-million-dollar makeover.
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