Conservation Groups May Sue EPA

Three conservation groups have plans to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if they don’t due something to stop the water pollution they allege is killing manatees. Statistics to dates cite algae blooms caused by pollution as the cause of death for more half of 1,000 manatees this year. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and Save the Manatee Club say the algae blooms are killing the seagrass manatees feed on. Florida Fish and Wildlife, along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

Travel is heavy this week before Christmas with almost 35% people hitting the road and flying this year versus 2020. To check when the best times to travel are according to transportation analytics firm INRIX check the list they provide, and take along a lot of patience. Out of the top ten travel destinations this year, four are in Florida with Orlando, Miami, Ft Lauderdale and Tampa all on the list. They’re also a big increase in people looking for COVID-19 tests between the holidays and the omicron variant. Check here for information on test sites.

The Bucs have lost WR Chris Godwin for the rest of the season after an injury against the Saints Sunday. Wide receiver Mike Evans, and running back Leonard Fournette were also hurt during the game. Coach Bruce Arians also said at the press conference Antonio Brown would be returning to the team after all. The Bucs are on the road for the next two games at Carolina this Sunday at 1 pm, and January 2nd against the Jets. Another record for Tom Brady as he gets his 15th nod for the Pro Bowl for the 15th time. The full roster for the all-star game will be announced later today.

The annual pre-game celebration for the 2021 Gasparilla Bowl has been called off for today due to the weather. The University of Central Florida Knights and the University of Florida Gators will still play Thursday at Raymond James Stadium, and in place of the usual day at the beach, you can head to today’s Gasparilla Bowl Pep Rally at Sail Pavilion in Tampa.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is giving state workers extra days off for Christmas and New Years. The two four-day weekends are the result of a collective bargaining package that will give workers the Thursdays before both holidays off.



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