Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Florida government agency
- Reports this week
- 8
- Active events
- 10
- Connections
- 56
What's happening
Active this week
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Biologists provided updates on the habitat conditions of Orange Lake and Newnans Lake in Alachua County.Some support1 report
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Walton County is seeking guidance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding beach renourishment eligibility.Some support1 report
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Ron DeSantis appointed Kelly Layman to a planning council, where Layman previously worked at FDEP and earned a degree from the University of Florida.Some support1 report
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The town of Fort Myers handled grants provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support1 report
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Experts and state departments are discussing the management and protection of Florida's unique forests.Some support1 report
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Santa Rosa County received grants for the completion of a project involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Lee County partnered with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on coastal projects.Some support1 report
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Grant funding was provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a stormwater master plan in Panama City.Some support1 report
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Sewage overflow was reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support1 report
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages federal wetland permits while Congress seeks to legalize sped-up permitting processes.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A consent order has been issued addressing wastewater and runoff issues involving Trulieve.Some support1 report
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection oversees a conservation program partnered with industry.Some support1 report
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FEMA, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Manatee County are jointly funding a beach renourishment project and sharing the remaining costs.Some support2 reports
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Palmetto faces development challenges, prompting coordination between CRA and FDEP on environmental issues.Some support1 report
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Sarasota County is seeking permits and discussing management with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Florida Public Service Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are jointly addressing ongoing water quality issues in the state.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has filed a lawsuit concerning its data collection practices in the state.Some support1 report
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Ben Butler participated in a project ribbon cutting ceremony.Some support4 reports
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FDEP monitors water quality and oyster health in Naples, while NOAA funds reef restoration studies involving UF and FGCU.Some support1 report
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Rescission of 'harm' rule weakens ESA protections.Some support8 reports
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages state parks and visitor services in Florida.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages cleanup operations off the coast near Fort Lauderdale.Some support1 report
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City seeks review of water quality standards as water flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie River.Some support1 report
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is providing grant funding for flood mitigation efforts in Sarasota, specifically concerning the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.Some support1 report
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection oversaw the dumping of tyres in Broward County.Some support2 reports
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Apopka is under ongoing investigation regarding issues with its water system, involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support2 reports
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An entity involving Pensacola and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been partnering with local groups for shell collection since 2011.Some support1 report
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Ron DeSantis signed a budget affecting state park operations, following interactions between a foundation president and state agencies.Some support1 report
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State budget cuts are impacting local restoration efforts in West Palm Beach.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The city of DeBary will enter into a contract for grant administration with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support1 report
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Lawsuit filed against parties for waterfront mismanagement and operating on state submerged land without required permits in Fort Pierce.Some support3 reports
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DeSantis vetoed budget items affecting Century, which must meet consent order requirements set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Some support1 report
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Sanibel received grant funding for a dredging project on June 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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A group requested an environmental review from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection amid political activity in Polk County.Some support1 report
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the unnamed South Florida Water Management District participated in a quarterly resiliency forum with the Florida Department of Transportation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Critical coastline erosion and sea level rise are impacting archaeological sites on Jupiter Island, warned in a state report involving the Florida DEP.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Events traced to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, step by step, newest first- Santa Rosa County's debris cleanup plans may impact FDEP oversightSanta Rosa County's debris cleanup plans may impact FDEP oversight.Possible
- Storm damage in Walton County may trigger FDEP review for beach recoveryStorm damage in Walton County may require FDEP regulatory guidance for coastal recovery.Possible
- Debris removal after Isaias requires state environmental oversightDebris removal after Hurricane Isaias requires oversight from Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionLikely
- Walton County recovery could increase FDEP's regulatory oversightFDEP may face increased regulatory demands during Walton County's recovery phasePossible
- Hurricane Isaias recovery may increase FDEP's regulatory burdenFlorida Department of Environmental Protection faces increased regulatory demands following Hurricane IsaiasPossible
- Seawall replacement project may trigger environmental review by FDEPThe seawall replacement project may require environmental oversight from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Possible
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- Dune damage from Isaias may increase regulatory demands on FDEPDune damage from Isaias may increase regulatory demands on FDEPPossible
- Flood warning may increase environmental assessment demands for FDEPThe state agency may face increased operational demands to assess environmental damage from the river flooding.Possible
Explainers that pass through Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection is a step on the way to someone elseAround Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week
News at the entities that move Florida Department of Environmental Protection most-
Lambert StructuralLambert commands the wing at Kingsley Field.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Miami-Dade County StructuralMiami-Dade County marked a development milestone for the Miami Executive Airport on October 9, 2026.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Ron DeSantis OperationalDeSantis' actions involve the state attorney in Tallahassee, while Monique Worrell investigates him amid local demands.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Walton County StructuralFranklin, Sarasota, and Flagler counties provided aid to Walton County, involving emergency management directors.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Lee County OperationalA steel plant has been proposed in Lee County, Iowa.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Florida StructuralCuban MiG fighters shot down Cessna planes, while Florida AG addressed a warrant for Castro.Moves Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lambert Structural
Lambert holds the appointed office of Secretary within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Century Structural
Century is subject to consent order requirements and regulatory oversight by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Florida Structural
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is a mandated government agency operating under the jurisdiction of the State of Florida.
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Miami-Dade County Structural
Miami-Dade County operates under the regulatory oversight and receives operational support from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Clearwater Transactional
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluating the potential acquisition of the location of Clearwater.
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Apopka Structural
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is currently investigating Apopka regarding potential violations in its water system.
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Broward County Structural
The relationship is defined by the state agency's regulatory oversight and tracking of environmental cleanup efforts within the county.
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Santa Rosa County Structural
Santa Rosa County relies on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for grants and site permits necessary for project completion and operation.
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DeBary Transactional
A is forecasted to enter into a contract with B for the purpose of grant administration.
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Walton County Structural
Walton County seeks regulatory guidance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding beach renourishment eligibility.
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Sarasota County Structural
Sarasota County seeks permits and discusses management with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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West Palm Beach Structural
The local government's operational capacity is dependent on the budgetary and regulatory decisions made by the state environmental protection agency.
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Fort Pierce Structural
Fort Pierce's operations on submerged land are subject to regulatory oversight and permitting requirements by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Lee County Operational
Lee County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection engage in formal partnerships regarding coastal projects.
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Sanibel Transactional
Sanibel receives specific grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for its dredging projects.
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Florida Department of Transportation Operational
The two agencies actively coordinate through participation in statewide hazard mitigation plans and joint repair efforts.
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Sarasota Structural
Sarasota relies on financial provision and regulatory oversight from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Trulieve Structural
Trulieve is subject to regulatory oversight by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection via a consent order regarding wastewater and runoff.
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Naples Structural
The city of Naples operates under the formal oversight of the FDEP regarding critical environmental factors like water quality and oyster health.
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Ron DeSantis Operational
DeSantis actively influences the operational scope and policy direction of the Department of Environmental Protection through budget and leadership efforts.
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Florida Public Service Commission Operational
The two government agencies share a functional domain by jointly addressing water quality issues in their respective jurisdictions.
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Ben Butler Transactional
The two entities jointly participated in a project ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Orange Lake Operational
The environmental protection agency provides updates and monitors the conditions of the lake.
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Florida Forest Service Operational
The two agencies operate in concert regarding state interests in land acquisition and park expansion projects in Florida.
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Manatee County Structural
The county and the state agency share responsibility and cooperatively manage coastal repair projects and project costs.
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South Florida Water Management District Operational
The entities coordinate on shared regional issues by hosting resiliency forums at their respective headquarters.
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Donald Trump Structural
A's political actions influence B's operational rules, specifically regarding the Endangered Species Act and rule changes.
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Palmetto Operational
Palmetto coordinates with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding shared environmental issues.
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Panama City Transactional
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided grant funding for a stormwater master plan in Panama City.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
The agencies jointly fund beach renourishment projects.
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Pensacola Operational
Pensacola partners with local groups for shell collection, coordinating with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Fort Myers Transactional
Fort Myers received grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Stuart Operational
A is involved in a capacity that challenges or seeks review of the operational standards set by B.
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Fort Meade Transactional
A group associated with Fort Meade requested an environmental review from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Martin County Shared context
FDEP officials were involved in a project completion within Martin County.
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Fort Lauderdale Shared context
The city of Fort Lauderdale is located in the operational area of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which manages coastal cleanup operations.
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Tallahassee Shared context
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection operates within the jurisdiction of Tallahassee, reporting incidents there.
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Matt Caldwell Operational
Matt Caldwell, as a foundation president, interacts with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Weyerhaeuser Operational
Weyerhaeuser partners with the Florida DEP in a conservation program overseen by the DEP.
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Maryland Shared context
The evidence does not describe any direct relationship or interaction between Maryland and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- Biologists provided updates on the habitat conditions of Orange Lake and Newnans Lake in Alachua County.
- Walton County is seeking guidance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding beach renourishment eligibility.
- Ron DeSantis appointed Kelly Layman to a planning council, where Layman previously worked at FDEP and earned a degree from the University of Florida.
- The town of Fort Myers handled grants provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Experts and state departments are discussing the management and protection of Florida's unique forests.
- Lee County partnered with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on coastal projects.
- Grant funding was provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a stormwater master plan in Panama City.
- Sewage overflow was reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages federal wetland permits while Congress seeks to legalize sped-up permitting processes.
- A consent order has been issued addressing wastewater and runoff issues involving Trulieve.
September 2026
8 events- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection oversees a conservation program partnered with industry.
- FEMA, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Manatee County are jointly funding a beach renourishment project and sharing the remaining costs.
- Palmetto faces development challenges, prompting coordination between CRA and FDEP on environmental issues.
- Sarasota County is seeking permits and discussing management with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has filed a lawsuit concerning its data collection practices in the state.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Ben Butler participated in a project ribbon cutting ceremony.
- FDEP monitors water quality and oyster health in Naples, while NOAA funds reef restoration studies involving UF and FGCU.
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages cleanup operations off the coast near Fort Lauderdale.
August 2026
6 events- Rescission of 'harm' rule weakens ESA protections.
- City seeks review of water quality standards as water flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie River.
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is providing grant funding for flood mitigation efforts in Sarasota, specifically concerning the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection oversaw the dumping of tyres in Broward County.
- Apopka is under ongoing investigation regarding issues with its water system, involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- An entity involving Pensacola and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been partnering with local groups for shell collection since 2011.
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July 2026
6 events- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages state parks and visitor services in Florida.
- Ron DeSantis signed a budget affecting state park operations, following interactions between a foundation president and state agencies.
- State budget cuts are impacting local restoration efforts in West Palm Beach.
- The city of DeBary will enter into a contract for grant administration with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Lawsuit filed against parties for waterfront mismanagement and operating on state submerged land without required permits in Fort Pierce.
- DeSantis vetoed budget items affecting Century, which must meet consent order requirements set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
June 2026
6 events- Santa Rosa County received grants for the completion of a project involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- The Florida Public Service Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are jointly addressing ongoing water quality issues in the state.
- Sanibel received grant funding for a dredging project on June 24, 2026.
- A group requested an environmental review from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection amid political activity in Polk County.
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the unnamed South Florida Water Management District participated in a quarterly resiliency forum with the Florida Department of Transportation.
- Critical coastline erosion and sea level rise are impacting archaeological sites on Jupiter Island, warned in a state report involving the Florida DEP.