Lake Okeechobee

A new front in the ongoing battle between Everglades restoration and Florida’s sugar industry has opened up. This time, it’s over a planned water…

Florida Governor Rick Scott is urging lawmakers to put $50 million into repairs for Lake Okeechobee’s Herbert Hoover dike.The federal government is…

The Florida Cabinet has approved a conservation easement in the Lake Okeechobee watershed.The 2,500 acre parcel lies to the north of Lake Okeechobee.…

A planned reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee could take shape more quickly thanks to an Army Corps of Engineers decision. Updated 3:40 p.m.The Army Corps…

The Florida House has signed off on Senate President Joe Negron’s top priority: a water reservoir South of Lake Okeechobee. After a quick stop and…

Florida Senate President Joe Negron said he appreciates Governor Rick Scott’s support for water storage south of Lake Okeechobee. But he’s concerned about…

House Speaker Richard Corcoran says changes to the Senate’s plan to buy land south of Lake Okeechobee make the proposal better, but he’s refusing to cave…

Florida Senate President Joe Negron is hopeful he’ll win support for a Lake Okeechobee reservoir. But his proposal still faces strong opposition from…

One of the most controversial spending programs of this year’s session passed its second committee stop Wednesday. The reservoir project championed by…

Florida senate president Joe Negron said he’s not concerned Governor Rick Scott’s budget doesn’t include money for his proposed $2.4 billion reservoir in…