Steve Newborn
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Tampa, FL, United States
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The Good And Bad - For Environmentalists
It was a mixed bag for environmentalists in the wake of this year's legislative session in Tallahassee. Lawmakers allocated more money than Governor Ron → Read More
Controversial Toll Road Bill To Be Signed By DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday morning he will sign a bill instructing the state to build two new toll roads and extend a third through rural parts of the → Read More
Florida Matters: Legislative Wrapup
Lawmakers in Tallahassee are returning home after two months of hashing out bills - some of which could soon become law. Florida Matters host Robin → Read More
Dolphin Dies With Bellyfull Of Plastic As Lawmakers Move To Pre-Empt Plastics Ban
The death of a baby dolphin over the weekend off Fort Myers Beach may have been caused by plastic that filled its stomach. The news comes at the same time → Read More
Bills Filed To Commit Florida To Transition To Renewable Energy
A pair of bills have been filed in the Florida legislature that would mandate the state transition to renewable energy in the next thirty years. This is → Read More
Castor, Straz Head To Run-Off Election For Tampa Mayor
There will be a runoff election April 23 to decide who will be the next mayor of Tampa. On Tuesday, former Police Chief Jane Castor got just under the 50 → Read More
Growth In Florida And How To Manage It
Growth is no stranger to Florida. The state is a magnet for snowbirds, immigrants and sun-seekers. But will too much growth crowd out what people come here → Read More
Tampa Bay's Top News Stories In 2018
The year 2018 is almost over, and Florida Matters is looking back at the stories that made headlines in our region this year. → Read More
Florida Cities, Counties In Forefront Of Clean Energy Movement
Many cities and counties are stepping into the void because of a lack of action on climate change by the state and federal government. → Read More
House Speaker Richard Corcoran Tapped For Florida Education Commissioner
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis today announced he'll nominate outgoing Florida House speaker Richard Corcoran as the state's next education commissioner. The → Read More
Dozier School For Boys Land Transferred To Jackson County
The Florida Cabinet voted Tuesday to transfer much of the former Dozier School for Boys near the Panhandle town of Marianna to Jackson County. The reform → Read More
New North Port Home For Atlanta Braves Is CoolToday Park
The new Spring Training home of the Atlanta Braves has its name: CoolToday Park. → Read More
Brightline Gets OK For I-4 Median, But What's Next?
A high-speed rail line could soon connect Orlando and Tampa. Brightline got approval this week to negotiate for the right to use the median of Interstate 4 → Read More
'The Last Thread' Documents Latest Trip of Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition
In April, a trio of conservationists trekked through a narrow corridor of wild land in the shadow of Walt Disney World. Their mission: to bring attention → Read More
'Red Wave' May Have Ended Bill Nelson's Long Political Career
Longtime U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is not conceding defeat in his attempt for a fourth term in Washington. If he doesn't prevail, it will leave the Democrats → Read More
Amendment 1 May Not Be A Simple Proposition
The first of 12 amendments Florida voters will see on the ballot November 6th might seem like a straightforward proposal. But the facts around Amendment 1 → Read More
Sarasota Candidate Aims To Become First State Legislator With A Disability
A candidate with a difference is running for State Senate District 23 in Sarasota. And if she wins, this difference could make a bit of history. → Read More
Environmentalists Press To Keep National Conservation Fund
A national conservation fund that has been around for more than 50 years may not be around much longer. Environmental advocates from around the country - → Read More
Sheriffs, Clerks Start Voter Education Campaign On Amendment 10
A group of Tampa Bay area sheriffs and clerks of court launched a voter education effort in Tampa Thursday on Amendment 10. It would allow voters in much → Read More
Betty Castor Says Genshaft's Successor Will Have To Balance Competing Interests
The pending retirement of University of South Florida president Judy Genshaft has started what will likely be a nationwide search for her successor. → Read More