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EPA seeks rare deletion from hazardous air pollutant list - POLITICO Pro

EPA Funding Salvaged in US Congress Spending Bill - Inside Climate News

EPA nears finish line on key power sector regs - POLITICO Pro

DiNapoli: State Health Department oversight of lead service line replacement program ...

EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it

Brevard officials seek public hearing on Blue Origin wastewater discharge plan - WFTV

Wakulla County Commissioners vote "yes" on multiple water, sewer projects - WTXL

Legislation introduced to remove Kirkpatrick Dam, restore Ocklawaha River | WCJB

Brevard County considers renewal of Indian River Lagoon half-cent sales tax | WFTV

Beach closures begin as nearly $15M renourishment project underway on Hutchinson Island | WPEC

Experts say recycled water for drinking is the future - Spectrum News 13

Temporary Change in Water Treatment Begins Monday, January 5 - City of Melbourne, FL

Thirsty AI data center runs into Florida community opposition

Vero officials secure another $3.7M grant for sewage plant - Sebastian Daily

Water main break in Tequesta disrupts traffic, water supply to local homes | WPEC

Crews working to repair water main break in Panama City | WJHG

NCFL Drought Update: Conditions worsen, but rainy days could improve things | WCJB

Trump's EPA Focus: Delay, rescind, dismantle environmental and health protections - San ..

'Trump's EPA' in 2025: A Fossil Fuel-Friendly Approach to Deregulation - Chapelboro.com

'Trump's EPA': Deregulation approach friendly to fossil fuel - Business Mirror

Opinion: EPA helping AI industry grow but ignoring technology's power to protect environment

The Public Weighs in on EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Proposal for Revised WOTUS Definition

NEWS : TOWARDS THE REUSE OF WASTEWATER AS DRINKING WATER - Le Soleil de la Floride

Experts say recycled water for drinking is the future - Spectrum News 13

Officials hope to upgrade recreational spaces, open fire stations, improve wastewater facilities

Trump uses veto power to clap back at Indigenous tribe for Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit | WPEC

Cutler Bay and Partners Celebrates Completion of Wetlands Project | South Dade News Leader

DEP highlights 2025 environmental achievements | Okeechobee News

Water main break from piper floods busy streets in Hollywood | Local 10 

Red Tide Status Update: 12/31/25 | Bradenton Times 

Vero officials cheer as state dredges up another $3.7M grant for sewage plant

National Park Leaders Urge EPA to Reject Rollbacks to Clean Water Act Protections

EPA urged to classify abortion drugs as pollutants - Yahoo

Vero officials cheer as state dredges up another $3.7M grant for sewage plant

Experts say recycled water for drinking is the future - Spectrum News 13

Lynn Haven authorizes application for roughly $13.3 million SRF loan for wastewater headworks

Grant funds Bay Oaks tree restoration | Florida Weekly

An effort to resurrect Florida’s oyster industry | Philadelphia Inquirer

Florida Enters January With Statewide Drought as Central and North Florida Face Growing Severe Conditions | Waldron News

EPA Announces Intent to Regulate Nearly One Dozen 1,3-Butadiene Uses to Protect ...

EPA Releases Final Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides that Require Endangered ...

Governor DeSantis requests more funding for Florida parks - Environment America

Florida DEP to host January meeting on Blue Origin wastewater permit

'Trump's EPA' in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation - Yahoo

Urban Waste, Rural Consequences - WUFT News

Breaking Bonds, Cleaning Water - WUFT News

Florida DEP to host January meeting on Blue Origin wastewater permit

Celebrating the continued momentum for Everglades Restoration | Okeechobee News 

EPA Fulfills Statutory Obligation, Completes Reviews at 32 Superfund Sites Across New ...

Administrator Zeldin in The Hill: EPA Highlights How Reducing Food Waste Matters for All Americans

EPA completes cleanup reviews of 32 superfund sites - Waste Today

WATER ALERT: City Of Delray Beach To Clean System, May Taste, Smell Different

Breaking Bonds, Cleaning Water - WUFT | News and public media for north central Florida

Urban Waste, Rural Consequences - WUFT | News and public media for north central Florida

In This St. Augustine Community, Residents Fight to “Stop the Stink” - WUFT News

Sewage Sludge and Sales | WUFT

Urban Waste, Rural Consequences | WUFT

Breaking Bonds, Cleaning Water | WUFT

The Price of Poop | WUFT

Contributor: Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA - Yahoo

Flint water crisis lawsuits against EPA may finally end up in federal courtrooms in 2026

Ethanol Groups Continue Pushing for Year-Round Ethanol - Southern Farm Network

As PFAS settlement funds trickle in, lawmakers weigh immunity for water utilities

Panama City Beach residents receive EPA-required letters about potential lead pipes

Cape Coral residents face water woes as drought grips Southwest Florida - WINK News

Trump's Push to Blunt EPA Air Rules Set to Ramp up in Year Ahead - Bloomberg Law News

EPA Says Good Indoor Air Quality Starts At The Source | Green Living | swxlocalsports.com

A Copper Smelter in Miami, Arizona, Faced Tighter Rules. Then Trump Intervened.

Water main break @ MM87 on Old Hwy causing low water pressure from there to the Lower ...

Century Accepts State Loan For Water Project Design, Votes To See Construction Dollars

LWVUS Submits Comments to EPA Opposing Changing Definition of "Waters of the United States"

EPA Announces Accelerated Crackdown on Toxic and Poisonous Imports - Westlaw Today

New EPA rules could cause invasive species spread in Great Lakes, Michigan says

McCown, Henderson lead UTSA's 57-20 rout of Florida International at First Responder Bowl - KSAT

It’s been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades. Where do we stand? | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Analysis: Water pollution puts Floridians at risk, but government monitoring is scant | Sun Sentinel

Dec. 26 Policy Watch: 15 states oppose changes to EPA's PFAS reporting rule

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Urges EPA to Prioritize National Emission Standards for Lime Manufacturing

Conservation group sues EPA over “forever chemicals” in Commonwealth water - WDBJ7

State officials decline to reconsider waste water permit for Guajolote Ranch project - Fox San Antonio

100,000-gallon sewage spill closes L.A. County beach - Los Angeles Times

St. Pete approves additional funding for $33 million Shore Acres flood mitigation project

EPA Announces Accelerated Crackdown on Toxic and Poisonous Imports

'More done with less'? EPA's year of downsizing and rollbacks. - E&E News by POLITICO

Akron announces removal of last lead service line - Spectrum Noticias

Immokalee receives $10.8 million state grant to upgrade wastewater treatment plant - Fox 4 News

Utility services in Normandy Village are set to receive an infrastructure upgrade

Sewer district awarded $15M for mitigation projects | Upper Keys - keysnews.com

Lessons learned rebuilding storm-hit beaches | Florida Weekly 

Esmond pays off even more utility bills | Gulf Breeze News

EPA Accelerates Crackdown on Toxic and Poisonous Imports in Concert with CBP, Keeping ...

In Defense of the EPA - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

US EPA meets with Make America Healthy Again leaders about pesticides, chemicals

Major Lead Pipe Funding Shifts: What's Changed Since Last Year - EDF Health

Most East End School Officials Say Drinking Water Is Safe for Students | Education - 27east

Panama City Beach residents receive EPA-required letters about potential lead pipes | WJHG

ECUA Reports 5,500 Gallon Sewage Spill On Pine Forest Road In Cantonment | North Escambia

Utility services in Normandy Village are set to receive an infrastructure upgrade | Action News Jax

Governor’s budget includes millions for Okeechobee | Okeechobee News

Red Tide Status Update: 12/23/25 | Bradenton Times

EPA and Army Wrap Up Public Listening Sessions on Proposed Definition of WOTUS

How the EPA affected waste and recycling in 2025

US EPA tentatively approves first carbon sequestration project in Kansas | S&P Global

Water pollution puts Floridians at risk of severe health problems - Tampa Bay Times

6 ways Florida could start fixing its water pollution problems - Yahoo

'This is important funding.' Bradenton wins $54M grant for water quality fixes

Opinion: City Hall redesign needs more public input | Sun Sentinel 

Gov. DeSantis looks to keep Robert Spottswood Jr. on SFWMD Governing Board | Florida Politics

Opinion - EPA will keep its foot on the gas in 2026, ending burdensome regulations

'A very clear plan': How Trump demolished California's electric vehicle mandate - POLITICO

Trump TORCHES Biden-Buttigieg EPA rules | Blaze Media

EPA executes U-turn on Iowa water pollution - POLITICO Pro

Trump EPA Plan Would Restrict Public's Right to Know About Climate Pollution | Truthout

EPA OKs removal of river containment booms used in train fuel spill cleanup | News

'I was shocked': Governor DeSantis awards money so Arcadia can replace aging sewage plant

DEP funds water quality improvements in Indian River Lagoon - Florida Politics

DEP Awards $25 Million to Advance Water Quality Improvements in the Indian River Lagoon

Holiday grease disposal made easy: Clearwater’s guide to safe recycling | WMNF

DEP funds water quality improvements in Indian River Lagoon | Florida Politics

Senate Confirms Jeffrey Hall as Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Enforcement and ...

Trump's EPA wants to weaken formaldehyde protections – this is what it could mean

Trump's EPA Focus: Delay, Rescind, Dismantle Environmental and Health Protections

Normandy Village to receive utility system overhaul through $20M grant | firstcoastnews.com

DeSantis announces millions in infrastructure awards; Arcadia, DeSoto, Immokalee among recipients

Utility customers on hook for $55M sewer plant loan - Vero News

Red Tide Status Update: 12/19/25 | Bradenton Times 

County quietly redirected $5 million in federal funds originally allocated for Tallevast sewer upgrades | Bradenton Times

Gov. DeSantis announces $34M for Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast projects | WPEC

EPA Approves New WIFIA Loans to Strengthen Drinking Water and Wastewater ...

Appeals court to reexamine EPA's power to block climate grants | Smart Cities Dive

EPA union notches win on telework - E&E News by POLITICO

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces a Total of $311 Million in Awards to Improve ...

Wastewater spill in Boca Raton prompts health alert and no swim advisory - WPEC 

Tampa unveils completed upgrades to decades-old Bayshore wastewater pump station

Wastewater spill in Boca Raton prompts health alert and no swim advisory | WPEC

Eatonville negotiating replacement of aging water, sewer pipes | WESH

JEA awarded $20 million state grant to rebuild former Normandy Village Utility Co-op infrastructure | Jacksonville Daily Record

DeSantis awards $311M for infrastructure repairs in 37 Florida communities, including $20M for JEA | News4Jax

Ron DeSantis gives more grants to help rural infrastructure | Florida Politics

Sewage spill prompts officials to issue alert for Lake Orlando | WFTV

ICYMI: Trump Administration Announces Another Historic Milestone Toward Implementing ... - EPA

Breathing the Consequences: EPA's Refusal to Implement Strengthened Soot Standard ...

Calls For Zeldin's Resignation Grow as EPA's Pro-Polluter Agenda Threatens our Health ...

Florida community Sustainability Partners to restore outdated plant

Eagle's $20 million wastewater reuse project divides residents over safety concerns

Environmentalists oppose rocket wastewater discharge into lagoon | FOX 51 Gainesville

St. Armands receives $13.5 million to address flooding concerns | Your Observer

Rebutting a Trump report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating | Alaska Dispatch News

Flagler County needs 30 more easements for next beach renourishment phase | Palm Coast Observer

 Statement by SFWMD Chairman Goss on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 State Budget | Okeechobee News

Offering few details, Florida DEP seeks 11K-acre deal with landowner - E&E News

Shore Acres flood mitigation efforts receive $1 million - WUSF

Trump's EPA paid employees $86.5 million not to work for months - The Washington Post

As MAHA rages at EPA chemical policies, Zeldin seeks to reconcile - The Hill

Brevard County pushes for public hearing on Blue Origin's wastewater dumping permit

Citrus County receives $4.3 million for septic-to-sewer upgrades - Bay News 9

Bill making it easier to destroy wetlands, pollute waterways passes U.S. House | Bradenton Times

New Apalachicola Water and Sewer District bill advances despite local opposition | WJHG

City of Melbourne will temporarily switch its water disinfection process | WFTV

Mount Dora, Lake County challenge landfill's permit extension | WESH

Shore Acres flood mitigation efforts receive $1 million - St Pete Catalyst

Trump Administration Announces Another Historic Milestone Toward Implementing 100 ... - EPA

EPA Announces Over $351 Million to Fort Worth for Water and Recycling Infrastructure Projects

Why EPA might purge climate skepticism from its endangerment repeal - E&E News

Is Florida drinking water safe? Look up your address on new PFAS map

Drinking recycled water? In Central Florida, the day will come

Temple Terrace must wait longer for plan to remove PFAS from drinking water - Tampa Bay Times

Sewer project expansion along state trail heads to council - Citrus County Chronicle

Blue Origin's wastewater treatment plan flagged by Florida lawmakers, citing concerns | WESH

Letter: Voters supported Volusia Forever, County Council should listen to its constituents | Palm Coast Observer

State seeks control of Apalachicola water system, commissioners oppose proposed bill | WJHG

New anti-abortion campaign takes aim at EPA drinking water rules - Politico

EPA proposes to double amount of formaldehyde considered safe to inhale under Trump ...

EPA wrongly found Detroit area safe for smog, judge rules in split decision

Replacing septic tanks near Wekiva could cost Seminole homeowners thousands | Orlando Sentinel

FAU Engineering Awarded $600000 FDEP Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE GILCHRIST COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ...

EPA approves new pesticides as scientists raise concerns over 'forever chemicals' - KWQC

Report: Proposed EPA Cuts Further Imperil Environmental Protections in Cash-Strapped States

Trump EPA floats 'safer' formaldehyde exposure, undermining public health and MAHA goals - EWG

Lawmakers call for environmental review of Blue Origin wastewater permit in Indian River Lagoon

High Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract

Calls for environmental review of Blue Origin wastewater permit - FOX 35 Orlando

SFWMD and USACE host ribbon cutting for Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project | Okeechobee News

Red Tide Status Update: 12/12/25 | Bradenton Times 

Steve Adelstein: PFAS water contamination has met its match | Florida Politics

FAU Awarded $600000 FDEP Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change - CNN

Trump signs order blocking states from enforcing own AI rules - BBC

Blue Origin's Cape Canaveral Wastewater Plan Sparks Concerns for Indian River Lagoon

Archer receives $5.7M for wastewater, extends interim city manager contract

Potential Blue Origin Wastewater Discharge into the IRL - WFIT

“It was almost overdue”: North Florida drought, the worst in over a decade, isn’t over despite weekend rain | WUFT

Florida leads nation in cuts to environmental protection jobs, report says | Sun Sentinel

USACE celebrates 25 years of CERP with landmark engineering achievements | Okeechobee News

Worst areas of drought improve, but moderate drought expands across the South | WUFT

Governor Ron DeSantis announces the Floridians first 2026-2027 Budget | Okeechobee News

PCB residents may see an increase in their water and sewer fees in 2026 | WJHG

Future scientists present groundbreaking research at The River’s Fall Symposium | Okeechobee News

Florida's DEP seeks upgrades at three state parks in Polk County - Lakeland Ledger

City of Homestead Awarded $4 Million State Grant for Krome Avenue Sewer Project

'We look ridiculous': US government website removes fossil fuels as cause of global warming

Starting With Formaldehyde, Trump Administration Reassesses Chemical Risks

Trump EPA ends program that required reporting on hazardous factory farm emissions

Drinking recycled water? In Central Florida, the day will come

County secures record $16.4M state grant for sewer upgrades | Local News

The Sad Story of Jeff Bezos's Phallic Obsession and What It Means for Florida Wildlife

Water and sewer fee increases considered on Longboat Key | Your Observer 

About EPA Office of Inspector General - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA is wiping mention of human-caused climate change from its website - Yahoo

Wastewater Collection Tests Promising New Type of Manhole - City of Melbourne, FL

DeSantis announces $30M for environmental restoration in South Florida - WLRN

Wastewater Collection Tests Promising New Type of Manhole - City of Melbourne, FL

DeSantis announces nearly $30M in grants for Biscayne Bay, coral reef restoration

Reclaimed water is not available in Winter Garden | West Orange Times & Observer

Riviera Beach has new utility executive director after 11 months without permanent leader | WPTV

Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers | Bradenton Times

Gov. DeSantis awards $20M in grants to support water quality improvement projects in Biscayne Bay | News4Jax

More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects | Madison County Carrier

MWD rate increase not expected until next summer, pending PSC approval | Appalachian News Express

EPA Enforcement Action Against Lodi Facility Results in Significant Chemical Safety Improvements

Bid to oust Zeldin cites 'EPA-sanctioned pollution spree' - POLITICO Pro

The EPA's Anti-Transparency Policy Will Stunt U.S. Investment And Raise Costs - Forbes

Florida pumps $15 million into Taylor Creek Reservoir to boost supply

Palatka shares water quality update after lead found in drinking water samples - News4JAX

Sarasota opens $210M improved wastewater plant to big accolades - Business Observer

Florida residents have 'problem' with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, they're concerned with permit ...

Palatka residents warned of elevated lead levels in drinking water - WUSF

Crunch Fitness in Ocoee shows no signs of Legionnaires’ bacteria | West Orange Times & Observer

After tests show elevated lead levels, City of Palatka said its water meets state, federal standards | Action News Jax

Expanded, improved wastewater plant officially opens | Your Observer

Maha v Maga: feud grows as Trump EPA rolls back rules on toxic chemicals - The Guardian

Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Threshold for Safe Formaldehyde Exposure - ProPublica

U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers open comment period for new “Waters of the United ..

Florida Governor DeSantis Awarded $112 Million for Water Quality, Supply Projects

What’s next in river science? Takeaways from the International Symposium of River Science (ISRS) conference | California WaterBlog

We had a much-needed rainy weekend, but is our drought cured? | WCJB

Bill bans local governments from regulating wetlands and water pollution | WFTV

Ex-EPA administrator Judith Enck on her new book on plastics - Spectrum News

Letter: Show support for EPA funding | Local News | newburyportnews.com

State-of-the-art upgrades to Sarasota wastewater treatment helps with red tide - WWSB

Palm Beach sewer-pipe break prompts no-swim advisory for Intracoastal

The latest St. Johns River report highlights environmental challenges | Action News Jax

2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends with no US-landing hurricanes. What happened? | WDSU

FAQs: What EPA's Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances ...

MAHA Activists Urge Trump to Fire Lee Zeldin at the E.P.A.. - The New York Times

Trump EPA Opens Door for More Haze Pollution in Texas, Benefiting Wealthy Utilities

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin applies for permit to dump half a million gallons of wastewater in ...

Mobile wastewater overflow caused by grease blockage: MAWSS | WKRG.com

Palatka residents warned of lead in drinking water | Jacksonville Today

Palatka issues public notice after lead found in drinking water samples - News4JAX

Executive Council approves funding for lead remediation in child care facilities

Red Tide Status Update: 12/5/25 | Bradenton Times 

Volusia County awards over $8.7M in Transform386 dollars to Ormond for new pump station | Palm Coast Observer

City of Palatka issues public notice about elevated lead levels in drinking water | Action News Jax

On Monday's show: River health | WJCT

Low lake means less freshwater flow for Caloosahatchee River | Okeechobee News

Palatka families on edge after city detects high lead levels | Action News Jax

C-43 reservoir in testing phase when water is available | Okeechobee News 

Blue Origin's wastewater plans add to Florida's Indian River Lagoon concerns - Phys.org

Groveland advocates return to Tallahassee to lobby legislators - Mid Florida Newspapers

EPA Region 4 to Review Cleanups at 55 Southeast Superfund Sites in 2026

Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks

Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution ...

State Invests $112M in Water Quality | Florida Realtors

DeSantis awards $3.9M to Newberry, ACT for water restoration projects - Gainesville Sun

Wetlands Boardwalk deck boards to be replaced | Gulf Breeze News 

SWFWD Water Restrictions Now in Place | Bradenton Times

Sewer main break closes North Dixie Highway at 23rd Street in West Palm Beach | WPTV

EPA Region 4 to Review Cleanups at 55 Southeast Superfund Sites in 2026 | Mountain Xpress

DeSantis, FDEP secretary discuss protecting Florida's water resources in Tampa - WFLA

Fired EPA employees challenge agency, alleging free speech violations

President Trump cancels EPA tailpipe emission standards | National - WINK News

Florida DEP draft permit for Blue Origin raises concerns for Indian River Lagoon - WPEC

Minor amount of lead found in Burnt Hills-Ballston Spa school water fountain, school says

Orange County Commissioners approve water and wastewater rate changes | WFTV

Sanford issues boil water notice | WFTV

DeSantis announces $112 million in grants to improve water quality and supply, including St. Johns River | News4Jax

Palm Coast water treatment plant doubles capacity to 4 million gallons | Palm Coast Observer

Blue Origin’s wastewater plans add to Indian River Lagoon concerns | Sun Sentinel

Woman suing Sea World over being hit by duck on coaster wasn’t hit by duck lawyers say | WSOC

Bessemer aims to replace central computer | Ironwood Daily Globe

EPA finalizes methane rule delay - E&E News by POLITICO

The EPA is changing how water in the U.S. is protected. Here's why CT environmentalists ..

PepsiCo's Blueprint for Water-Resilient Global Manufacturing

Saving Water - Southwest Florida Water Management District

EPA Takes Action Against Grocery Store Chains for Distribution of Illegal Disinfectants to ...

EPA Proposed Modifications to PFAS Reporting Rule | HUB - K&L Gates

Tw WIFIA Loan Approvals