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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?

St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…

By Noah Hertz

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Concrete culverts and pipes are part of a new artificial reef about 28 miles off the Mayport jetties, at what is called Harm’s Ledge. | Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club
August 17, 2026

New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years

An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Fish Island Preserve is a natural wildlife area within St. Augustine's city limits. The city owns a chunk of the 62-acre passive park. The state owns the rest. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2026

St. Augustine takes steps to protect conservation lands

The City Commission may require a unanimous vote to remove a parcel’s conservation protection. …

By Noah Hertz

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Lawn watering restrictions are in place in Northeast Florida due to the drought. | St. Johns River Water Management District
April 8, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Are golf courses restricted from watering during drought?

Northeast Florida residents are subject to water restrictions, but what about heavy water users like golf courses?…

By Dan Scanlan

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Undeveloped land in Putnam County. | North Florida Land Trust
April 2, 2026

State approves conservation deal in Putnam County

The Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest.…

By News Service of Florida

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Rep. Lauren Melo, R-Naples, discusses the latest version of her proposed "Blue Ribbon Projects" bill before the House Commerce Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. | The Florida Channel
February 20, 2026

Counties fear law would tie their hands on development

The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…

By Noah Hertz

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A right whale named Boomerang and her new calf were spotted about 9 miles east of the St. Mary’s River entrance in Florida on Jan. 1, 2026. | Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute
January 8, 2026

Baby right whale and mother spotted off St. Marys

Researchers have spotted a right whale off the coast of Northeast Florida with a brand new baby calf.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Land within the Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Florida Forever Project will be protected in Escambia County. | Lauren Yoho, Wildpath
December 17, 2025

State will protect 2,060 acres in Putnam County

The $5.6 million expenditure is part of $27 million approved statewide to protect 21,500 acres.…

By Randy Roguski

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