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What you need to know about Florida today
› Florida environmental groups go to ‘war’ against highway expansion bill
Calling it the most environmentally damaging bill to advance in the Florida Legislature in 20 years, environmental advocates used Earth Day to draw attention to toll road legislation that critics contend would spark massive suburban sprawl. The highway expansion is being pushed by Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, as a way to alleviate congestion on existing roads and bring economic development to rural areas.
› County commissioners decide Pinellas Trail gap needs another look
The County Commission recently voted to complete a few small segments of the Pinellas Trail, but agreed that a much bigger piece needs a longer look and more discussion. Since 1990, the county has been working to complete the 75-mile Pinellas Trail Loop that stretches from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg.
› Miami-Dade’s tale of two cities: 30 billionaires and the economic inequality of Colombia
A new report draws a stark picture of economic inequality in the Miami metro area, where 30 full-time resident billionaires — one of the highest concentrations in the world — occupy the top of the pyramid atop deep and widespread poverty, a small and shrinking middle class and a large workforce dependent on poorly paid service jobs.
› Disney CEO Bob Iger's pay is 'insane,' says Abigail Disney
Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of the company’s co-founder Roy Disney, called the $65 million salary of Disney CEO Bob Iger “insane” on social media posts that went viral over the weekend.
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