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James Call

Kailua, Tallahassee

Capitol Reporter at Tallahassee Democrat

Dad to Josh and Joe, Beatles fanatic, Mark Twain fan, loves the Buckeyes, and Statehouse reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat and USA Today Florida Network

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  • 1 week ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

    James CallUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaFlorida residents rallied in support of a bill banning oil drilling near the Apalachicola River. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently denied a drilling permit in the area. The bill awaits Governor DeSantis' signature to become law. Coastal community leaders and about 200 residents rallied in Apalachicola to encourage Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign into law a bill to ban oil drilling along the Apalachicola River.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | James Call

    The fate of a bill to ban oil drilling along the Apalachicola River in internationally acclaimed north Florida wetlands is uncertain. There's unconfirmed rumors of a veto by Gov. Ron DeSantis, and a planned rally in Apalachicola to boost the ban.

  • 1 week ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

    The fate of a Florida bill banning oil drilling near the Apalachicola River is uncertain, with rumors of a potential veto by Gov. DeSantis. Supporters are rallying and urging DeSantis to sign the bill, while opponents await the outcome of a permit appeal. The bill's future hinges on DeSantis' decision, with specific rules dictating his timeframe for action. The fate of a bill to ban oil drilling along the Apalachicola River in internationally acclaimed north Florida wetlands is uncertain.

  • 2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

    James CallUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaFormer Florida park planning consultant James Gaddis filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after leaking development plans for state parks. The leaked plans for the "Great Outdoors Initiative" proposed building golf courses, hotels, and other amenities in several state parks. Gaddis claims he was fired in retaliation for exposing the plans, which sparked public outcry and led to new park protection legislation. A new lawsuit alleges that Gov.

  • 2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

    Point Blank Enterprises, the largest body armor manufacturer in the U.S., will open a facility in Wakulla County, Florida, creating 513 jobs. The project is expected to add $36 million in annual payroll and $3.5 million in local taxes. Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the project as a model for rural economic development.

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13 Jun 25

RT @DudespostingWs: 1000 IQ move https://t.co/T6SVdNlTS8

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RT @DAndersonDuval: May was actually a good month for Florida’s environment. FL state parks were protected from development, the FL legisla…

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23 Apr 25

Before the march, demonstrators pose for the traditional FSU Westcott Fountain photo https://t.co/jhbPlrzlpx