Jim Waymer

2 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Jim Waymer

Several boaters reported damaging their boats after hitting unmarked dredging pipes in Sebastian Inlet. Boaters claim the dredging company and the Coast Guard failed to adequately warn them of the submerged pipes. The Coast Guard is investigating the incidents and has halted the dredging project until safety measures are implemented.

2 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Jim Waymer

Brevard Zoo has begun planting seagrass shoots grown at its nursery in the Indian River Lagoon. The project aims to restore the lagoon's seagrass, which provides a vital habitat for marine life and is a food source for manatees. The project is a collaboration between the zoo, University of Central Florida, Florida Institute of Technology, and other organizations.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jim Waymer

Brian Hodgers topped challengers Bob White and Terry Cronin in Tuesday's Florida House District 32 GOP primary. With all 58 precincts reporting, Hodgers had 5,640 votes (35.02%), to White's 5,328 (33.08%) and Cronin's 5,138 (31.9%). The winner will face Democrat challenger Juan Hinojosa on June 10. Here are the candidates in a nutshell:Cronin, 60, of Brevard County, a dermatologist, is running on improving health care, property insurance and infrastructure.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jim Waymer

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $389 million in state grants Tuesday to improve Florida water quality and supply. The water projects primarily focus on reducing nitrogen and phosphorus into the Indian River Lagoon, Caloosahatchee River, Biscayne Bay and other state coastal waters. Those two nutrients can trigger harmful toxic algae blooms. Combined, the projects are expected to remove 1.1 million additional pounds of nitrogen and 286,000 pounds of phosphorus.

1 month ago | floridatoday.com | Jim Waymer

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced $389 million in state grants to improve water quality and supply, focusing on reducing nitrogen and phosphorus levels. The grants, administered through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, aim to improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon, Caloosahatchee River, Biscayne Bay, and other coastal waters. One of the main goals is to improve seagrass health, which is crucial to the ecosystem but has been impacted by severe algae blooms. Gov.