Bruce Ritchie
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Florida environment and energy reporter. I appreciate nature, healthy communities and agriculture..
Trump drilling proposal draws concerns from Florida Republicans.
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POLITICO Pro: Trump drilling proposal draws concerns from Florida Republicans
The Interior Department released a draft proposal to expand drilling to within 100 miles of the Florida coast.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Trump drilling proposal draws concerns from Florida Republicans.
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Trump administration proposes plan for offshore drilling off California and in eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida. How far? I can't say yet.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Trump administration proposes plan for offshore drilling off California and in eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida. How far? I can't say yet.
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PSC unanimously approves Florida Power & Light rate hike settlement
"Disappointed but not unexpected — I'll leave it at that," Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler said after the vote.
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"Disappointed but not unexpected — I'll leave it at that," Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler said after the vote.
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POLITICO Pro: PSC unanimously approves Florida Power & Light rate hike settlement
Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler, asked if he will file a legal challenge, said he first must review the written order before deciding whether to ask the commission to reconsider.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
PSC unanimously approves Florida Power & Light rate hike settlement
"Disappointed but not unexpected — I'll leave it at that," Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler said after the vote.
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"Disappointed but not unexpected — I'll leave it at that," Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler said after the vote.
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Bills would require more transparency on Florida land swap proposals after Guana River deal was withdrawn earlier thisyear.
"Instead of seven days' notice, we want a 30-day notice," Rep. Kim Kendall (R) said Tuesday. "And we want an appraisal."
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"Instead of seven days' notice, we want a 30-day notice," Rep. Kim Kendall (R) said Tuesday. "And we want an appraisal."
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POLITICO Pro: Bills would require more transparency on Florida land swap proposals
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November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Bills would require more transparency on Florida land swap proposals after Guana River deal was withdrawn earlier thisyear.
"Instead of seven days' notice, we want a 30-day notice," Rep. Kim Kendall (R) said Tuesday. "And we want an appraisal."
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"Instead of seven days' notice, we want a 30-day notice," Rep. Kim Kendall (R) said Tuesday. "And we want an appraisal."
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State utility customer advocate pans Florida Power & Light's solar plans ahead of PSC vote.
"FPL plans to cover at least 142,200 additional acres of our beautiful Florida land in solar panels over the next decade," Public Counsel Trierweiler wrote.
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"FPL plans to cover at least 142,200 additional acres of our beautiful Florida land in solar panels over the next decade," Public Counsel Trierweiler wrote.
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POLITICO Pro: Utility customer advocate pans FPL's solar plans ahead of commission vote
The filing comes ahead of a Thursday PSC vote on FPL's proposed rate hike settlement that would allow it to collect nearly $6 billion in additional revenue over the next four years.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
State utility customer advocate pans Florida Power & Light's solar plans ahead of PSC vote.
"FPL plans to cover at least 142,200 additional acres of our beautiful Florida land in solar panels over the next decade," Public Counsel Trierweiler wrote.
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"FPL plans to cover at least 142,200 additional acres of our beautiful Florida land in solar panels over the next decade," Public Counsel Trierweiler wrote.
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Bear hunt opponents rally at FL Capitol, call on DeSantis to step in.
"This is pandering to special interests plain and simple," Bobbie Lee Davenport of the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida said
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"This is pandering to special interests plain and simple," Bobbie Lee Davenport of the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida said
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POLITICO Pro: Bear hunt opponents call on DeSantis to step in
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November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bear hunt opponents rally at FL Capitol, call on DeSantis to step in.
"This is pandering to special interests plain and simple," Bobbie Lee Davenport of the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida said
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"This is pandering to special interests plain and simple," Bobbie Lee Davenport of the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida said
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With bear hunt looming, hunting advocacy group says Florida Constitution ‘compels’ state to move forward
International Order of T. Roosevelt tells court state wildlife officials "directly implemented the electorate's mandate" after 2024 ballot measure.
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International Order of T. Roosevelt tells court state wildlife officials "directly implemented the electorate's mandate" after 2024 ballot measure.
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POLITICO Pro: With bear hunt looming, hunting advocacy group says Florida Constitution ‘compels’ state to move forward
State wildlife officials have argued the planned Dec. 6-18 hunt, allowing the killing of 172 bears, is "conservative" and will help manage the population.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
With bear hunt looming, hunting advocacy group says Florida Constitution ‘compels’ state to move forward
International Order of T. Roosevelt tells court state wildlife officials "directly implemented the electorate's mandate" after 2024 ballot measure.
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International Order of T. Roosevelt tells court state wildlife officials "directly implemented the electorate's mandate" after 2024 ballot measure.
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The flip side of America's price crunch: Paltry paychecks
The flip side of America's price crunch: Paltry paychecks
Trump is starting to focus on high prices, but slow growth in take-home pay could pose a big risk to Republicans before next year's midterms.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The flip side of America's price crunch: Paltry paychecks
Happy US Marine Corps 250th birthday to my father and brothers. From the family black sheep journalist.
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ALT: a man in a military uniform stands in front of a group of men
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November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Happy US Marine Corps 250th birthday to my father and brothers. From the family black sheep journalist.
Florida appeals court blocks Gainesville vote on utility transfer.
"We are prepared to continue to fight, in court, for the will of the people to be implemented," Mayor Harvey Ward said Thursday in response to the court action.
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"We are prepared to continue to fight, in court, for the will of the people to be implemented," Mayor Harvey Ward said Thursday in response to the court action.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Florida appeals court blocks Gainesville vote on utility transfer.
"We are prepared to continue to fight, in court, for the will of the people to be implemented," Mayor Harvey Ward said Thursday in response to the court action.
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"We are prepared to continue to fight, in court, for the will of the people to be implemented," Mayor Harvey Ward said Thursday in response to the court action.
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Gainesville, Fla. utility challenges election results dissolving DeSantis-appointed board.
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POLITICO Pro: Gainesville utility challenges election results dissolving DeSantis-appointed board
The Republican-led Legislature removed the century-old utility from city control in 2023 amid complaints from customers living outside Gainesville that they had no say in city operations.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Gainesville, Fla. utility challenges election results dissolving DeSantis-appointed board.
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Bill would exempt 10,000-ac projects from local rezoning, votes
FL Rep. Lauren Melo filed bill designating “blue ribbon” projects with 10,000+ acres for administrative approval if they conserved at least 60 percent of land.
Enviros say it's a bad idea.
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FL Rep. Lauren Melo filed bill designating “blue ribbon” projects with 10,000+ acres for administrative approval if they conserved at least 60 percent of land.
Enviros say it's a bad idea.
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POLITICO Pro: Bill would exempt 10,000-acre ‘blue ribbon’ projects from local rezoning, votes
State Rep. Lauren Melo filed the bill that would designate “blue ribbon” projects with more than 10,000 acres for administrative approval if they conserved at least 60 percent of the property.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Bill would exempt 10,000-ac projects from local rezoning, votes
FL Rep. Lauren Melo filed bill designating “blue ribbon” projects with 10,000+ acres for administrative approval if they conserved at least 60 percent of land.
Enviros say it's a bad idea.
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FL Rep. Lauren Melo filed bill designating “blue ribbon” projects with 10,000+ acres for administrative approval if they conserved at least 60 percent of land.
Enviros say it's a bad idea.
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The PSC is set to approve rate adjustment for Tampa Electric Co. under review required by 2024 case.
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The PSC is set to approve rate adjustment for Tampa Electric Co. under review required by 2024 case.
"The plan’s latest iteration will also include a portion of the eastern Gulf of Mexico but provide a buffer around Florida..." of 100 miles.
White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash
White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash
The Trump administration could be days away from proposing a five-year drilling plan that would open new waters off the Pacific and eastern Gulf coasts to oil and gas rigs.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"The plan’s latest iteration will also include a portion of the eastern Gulf of Mexico but provide a buffer around Florida..." of 100 miles.
Data Centers "would not give Florida a sniff," TECO's Archie Collins told a FL Chamber forum. From POLITICO's Florida Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Data Centers "would not give Florida a sniff," TECO's Archie Collins told a FL Chamber forum. From POLITICO's Florida Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Florida ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land — with restrictions against development.
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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POLITICO Pro: State ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Florida ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land — with restrictions against development.
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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Florida ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land — with restrictions against development.
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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POLITICO Pro: State ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Florida ag department bill would allow for sale of conservation land — with restrictions against development.
The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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The law change would not apply to state forests, parks or wildlife management areas. The bill section is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
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ICYMI: Environmental challenge to Alligator Alcatraz paused by 11th Circuit due to fed government shutdown.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
ICYMI: Environmental challenge to Alligator Alcatraz paused by 11th Circuit due to fed government shutdown.
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Conservative groups are working the White House, Homeland Security, DOJ to go after prominent environmental organizations. It's part of an effort to link progressive groups to Antifa, despite the lack of evidence. Stripping away nonprofit status is only 1st step. www.eenews.net/articles/gre...
Green groups gird for life in Trump’s crosshairs
The administration’s pursuit of its perceived enemies has compelled environmental groups to take new precautions.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Conservative groups are working the White House, Homeland Security, DOJ to go after prominent environmental organizations. It's part of an effort to link progressive groups to Antifa, despite the lack of evidence. Stripping away nonprofit status is only 1st step. www.eenews.net/articles/gre...
$83 million for sandy Florida lot: Did GOP donations pay off for seller? Via @sundogwriter.bsky.social www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/19/8...
$83 million for sandy Florida lot: Did GOP donations pay off for seller?
Robert Guidry’s campaign contributions paid off as he stands to make a $70 million profit off of a 4-acre parcel in Destin he bought in 2016 with the intention of developing a condominium and…
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October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
$83 million for sandy Florida lot: Did GOP donations pay off for seller? Via @sundogwriter.bsky.social www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/19/8...
FL Enviros back GOP state senator's bill protecting local container bans.
"We think it's a positive way forward, especially considering the previous bills we fought against," said Javier Estevez of @sierraclub.org Florida.
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"We think it's a positive way forward, especially considering the previous bills we fought against," said Javier Estevez of @sierraclub.org Florida.
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POLITICO Pro: Enviros back GOP state senator's bill protecting local container bans
State Sen. Ileana Garcia filed the bill that supporters say responds to a move last year to bar local governments from adopting ordinances to address plastic and foam pollution.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
FL Enviros back GOP state senator's bill protecting local container bans.
"We think it's a positive way forward, especially considering the previous bills we fought against," said Javier Estevez of @sierraclub.org Florida.
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"We think it's a positive way forward, especially considering the previous bills we fought against," said Javier Estevez of @sierraclub.org Florida.
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BREAKING: As of 4pm ET today, GasBuddy Fuel Insights is showing the national average price of gasoline has fallen BELOW $3/gal to $2.999/gal!
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
BREAKING: As of 4pm ET today, GasBuddy Fuel Insights is showing the national average price of gasoline has fallen BELOW $3/gal to $2.999/gal!
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COLUMN: Dems aren’t talking climate any more. Instead, the party is all about energy affordability.
Our Debra Kahn on what Trump’s victory taught Dems about climate change👇
Our Debra Kahn on what Trump’s victory taught Dems about climate change👇
What Trump’s Victory Taught Democrats About Climate Change
Climate change is out. Energy affordability is in.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
COLUMN: Dems aren’t talking climate any more. Instead, the party is all about energy affordability.
Our Debra Kahn on what Trump’s victory taught Dems about climate change👇
Our Debra Kahn on what Trump’s victory taught Dems about climate change👇
Enviro group contends state officials withheld critical Alligator Alcatraz funding records
Friends of the Everglades said the state withheld a federal grant application that could have played a critical role in a Sept. 4 appeals court ruling.
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Friends of the Everglades said the state withheld a federal grant application that could have played a critical role in a Sept. 4 appeals court ruling.
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POLITICO Pro: Enviro group contends state officials withheld critical Alligator Alcatraz funding records
Friends of the Everglades said the state withheld a federal grant application that could have played a critical role in a Sept. 4 appeals court ruling.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Enviro group contends state officials withheld critical Alligator Alcatraz funding records
Friends of the Everglades said the state withheld a federal grant application that could have played a critical role in a Sept. 4 appeals court ruling.
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Friends of the Everglades said the state withheld a federal grant application that could have played a critical role in a Sept. 4 appeals court ruling.
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