Amid the Federal Government’s Climate Change Skepticism, States and Counties Are Doing Their Own Climate Assessments
They're not trying to resist the Trump administration—they just need a plan for the future.
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Viewfinder: A Make America Great Again Rally in Tampa, Florida
Attendees wait at the Florida State Fair Grounds Expo Hall for President Donald Trump.
How to Stop Toxic Algae From Overwhelming Florida’s Largest Lake
Blue-green algae has bloomed again in Lake Okeechobee, filling waterways with putrid sludge that can contaminate local water and marine animals.
Viewfinder: Orlando Marks the Second Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Mass Shooting
People dressed as angels stand in front of the memorial set up for the shooting victims at Pulse nightclub on June 12th, 2018, where the shootings took place two years ago in Orlando, Florida.
Biologists, Divers, and Fishers Are Creating Inventive Tools to Combat a Lionfish Invasion
Lionfish are non-native invaders introduced to Florida waters 30 years ago that have since proliferated to pestilent levels and unleashed an ecological crisis that is only getting worse
How to Organize a Prison Strike
Organizers inside and outside of the penitentiary walls are teaming up—and getting creative—to fight for reform.
Ten South Florida Cities Are Suing the State to Regain Control of Their Gun Laws
Mayors across the state are subject to a state law that threatens harsh penalties for municipalities that attempt to pass any of their own restrictions on firearms.
Dispatches: The Secret to Enjoying the AWP Writing Conference
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
How Exactly Does a Bridge Collapse?
A forensic engineer describes the process of investigating a bridge collapse, like the recent one that occurred at Florida International University in Miami.
Florida Lawmakers Pass New Gun Legislation
The new bill includes funding for mental-health programs and arming teachers. It goes now to Governor Rick Scott for his signature.