Florida lawmakers keep flipping the scrub-jay the bird | Commentary
Florida lawmakers have been dissing the scrub-jay for 26 years now. It’s time for Florida’s only uniquely native bird to play ...
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'It has happened here': Florida Forest Service mitigation specialist watching California wildfires
As firefighters in California battle those dangerous wildfires, officials with the Florida Forest Service are explaining the ...
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The Smaller-Sized Oak Tree That'll Have Birds Visiting Year-Round
Even small yards deserve the abundant wildlife that oaks can bring. This small, drought-resistant species is perfect for ...
Volusia County things to do, starting Jan. 10
What’s happening 87th Florida Railfair and Model Train Show and Sale: Vendors will display items for both the “modeler” and “rail buff” alike in the Tommy Lawrence Show Arena. The model railroader may ...
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State is zeroing in on a route for a high-speed alternative to US 27 in eastern Polk County
The 100-mile ridge contains distinctive habitats that foster rare and imperiled animals and plants, such as Florida scrub jays and eastern ... an affinity for the dry habitat of the Lake Wales ...
Should the flamingo become the new state bird in Florida?
A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask ...
Seminole County teacher spends 25 years pushing to make Florida scrub-jay a state symbol
A bill to make the flamingo the Florida state bird and scrub-jay the state songbird could finally make that happen.
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South Florida Lawmaker Files Bill to Designate American Flamingo as Official State Bird
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Rep. Jim Mooney filed a bill last Friday that would designate the American flamingo as the ...