Tens of thousands of Floridians have banded together against the so-called Great Outdoors Initiative. We need your help to kill this terrible plan once and for all. Tell Gov. DeSantis that you stand with us against this proposal: everglades.org/save-floridas-….

We showed up today, and we're going to keep showing up until Ron DeSantis SHUTS DOWN THE PARKS PLAN.

“After eight days of public outrage, DeSantis was forced to back off plans to develop nine Florida state parks — a huge credit to all the people who united in opposition,” said Eve Samples 🌊, executive director of Friends of the Everglades. everglades.org/we-did-it-for-…

If the newly built C-44 Reservoir was operating as designed, this would not be happening.

Was finally able to find Canton Mayor Zeb L. Smathers just now, and he has some choice words for cell phone service providers — the lack of cell service during #helene and even as we speak has been appalling. Smathers told me: "The number one issue that I'm dealing with is the

Yesterday, NOAA's Ocean Service crews flew over Tampa Bay to document damage from #Helene I've compiled a few before-and-afters from across the region, starting with Sunset Beach 1/ tampabay.com/hurricane/2024…

In case there was any doubt: "As surrounding seas rise, the pressure will also raise groundwater under the Everglades and the rest of South Florida and the natural gravity-driven flow of drainage to the coasts will slow." miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

Lives were lost on this barrier island just 12 days ago from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge The fact that this beautiful community is now preparing for another hurricane, so soon, is truly heartbreaking

Florida politicians have failed us while dismantling regulation and pandering to developers. This has made all of us less safe. You simply CANNOT build in parts of Florida without severe repercussions, but the legislature and developers have done so anyway.

The view from our window as we ride out the storm. The roof of Tropicana Field is destroyed by the winds of #HurricaneMilton. Praying for Tampa Bay and all areas affected. Stay safe, everyone

Speechless. We are at the entrance to our Tampa Bay Times office in downtown St. Petersburg. A crane is blocking the road, and several stories up, smoke billows out of the building from where it appears the crane fell Smell of gas in the air and you can hear alarms #MILTON

And yet the hardworking journalists at the Tampa Bay Times soldier on, covering this storm with integrity and compassion. Thank you Max Chesnes and many others.

There is no immediate threat of another storm. Please don’t get your weather info from TikTok. #TropicalUpdate 🌀

We oppose Amendment 2 because: ❌ There’s no need for this amendment to the Florida Constitution. ❌ The amendment is not based on science. ❌ It could have unintended consequences. ❌ It’s driven by special interests. ❌ It could threaten private property rights.

Just realized Bill Whitehead, longtime freelancer for TCPalm The Associated Press Gannett and many other organizations, had his home destroyed by a tornado. Help if you can

The Everglades are on the brink. The risks are real. They're urgent. This one-of-a-kind wilderness still can be saved — if we let science lead the way. Grassroots donations power our science, legal action, education, advocacy. Join us on #GiveMiamiDay givemiamiday.org/organization/f…

⛑ We have a rare opportunity to Rescue the River of Grass. NOW is the time! Learn how you can join the movement at everglades.org/rescue.