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Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks
Politics tamfitronics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The golf course is not a threatened species in the Sunshine State — but the Florida scrub-jay is.And advocates are warning that life for the small blue and gray birds and many other imperiled species could get much harder if Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration follows through on a proposal to build golf courses, pickleball courts and 350-room hotels at state parks from Miami to the Panhandle.State parks “are the last strongholds for a lot of wildlife in rapidly urbanizing communities in Florida,” said Julie Wraithmell, executive director of Audubon...
Newsweek: Gov. Ron DeSantis Raises Eyebrows With New Bear-Killing Law
Top Stories Tamfitronics What's next for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? First, he passed a law banning people from saying "gay" in the state, and now he's for killing bears? Newsweek thought it was newsworthy to pick up the story of this eyebrow-raising legislation coming out of the governor's office.Ron DeSantis signing new law about killing bears raises eyebrows https://t.co/umTGLUK7yw pic.twitter.com/9pNWDhGaRs— Newsweek (@Newsweek) June 23, 2024Adeola Adeosun reports:Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law on Friday that allows residents to shoot bears if they perceive a threat, sparking debate and concern among wildlife advocates and others.The legislation, known as HB 87, was signed by DeSantis on Friday without public comment. The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, permits individuals to use lethal force against bears if they believe there is...
DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates recount he’s grandstanding
Politics tamfitronics DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates recount he's grandstanding ...
