Florida Matters: "The Health of Florida's Beaches"
The state's active storm cycle is proving to be a challenge for our famous white sand beaches -- home to sea turtles, high rise condominiums and hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. About half of Florida's coastline is suffering from erosion. Should our communities spend millions of dollars to keep the sand where we want it, when the next hurricane might just wash it away? What will happen if we allow nature to take its course? Learn moreorListen now.
WUSF News- Enviro Groups Protest Offshore Drilling Bill
A coalition of environmental groups has come out against a bill to
remake the ban on drilling off some of the nation's coastlines, including
Florida's. The bill would end a quarter-century ban on drilling in most of the Outer
Continental Shelf. Learn more and listen to a report from WUSF's Steve Newborn.
WUSF News- Gov. Bush Signs Energy Bill in Tampa
A new law gives Floridians rebates on energy-efficient appliances and solar equipment. It offers grants for alternative fuel research, but also reduces state regulations that govern the building of power plants and transmission lines. Learn more and listen to a report from WUSF's Bobbie O'Brien.
The state's active storm cycle is proving to be a challenge for our famous white sand beaches -- home to sea turtles, high rise condominiums and hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. About half of Florida's coastline is suffering from erosion. Should our communities spend millions of dollars to keep the sand where we want it, when the next hurricane might just wash it away? What will happen if we allow nature to take its course? 
A coalition of environmental groups has come out against a bill to
remake the ban on drilling off some of the nation's coastlines, including
Florida's. The bill would end a quarter-century ban on drilling in most of the Outer
Continental Shelf. 
A new law gives Floridians rebates on energy-efficient appliances and solar equipment. It offers grants for alternative fuel research, but also reduces state regulations that govern the building of power plants and transmission lines. 
