The Governor’s Gainesville Regional Utility Authority (GRUA) has filed yet another lawsuit to stop the people of Gainesville from voting this November on who should control our utility. The lawsuit is frivolous — a judge has already rejected most of...

The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has come under scrutiny for purchasing land from Rayonier in 2015 while allowing the company to retain—and later lease—mineral rights to Chemours for titanium mining. This arrangement leaves the...

Earlier this month the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rules for a December black‑bear hunt—the first in a decade. The plan authorizes 187 permits to be distributed by random drawing across four management zones....

Despite the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) framing the proposed bear hunt as “highly regulated wildlife management,” the facts tell a different story. This is not about conservation. It’s not about reducing conflict. This is...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is poised to make a final decision on reinstating a Florida black bear hunt—the first since the disastrous and controversial 2015 hunt. We need your voice now more than ever.What’s at Stake...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a permit application from Chemours for a massive titanium mineral mine in a sensitive area near the Santa Fe River. The proposal threatens hundreds of acres of wetlands, critical wildlife habitat, and...

We had an inspiring and productive Spring meeting at the Miccosukee Land Cooperative, a welcoming, special and amazing place outside of Tallahassee. The weekend kicked off a day early on Thursday with a successful fundraiser with 60+ members and...

Thanks to the passion and presence of our members and community allies, the Suwannee-St. Johns Group’s Florida State Parks Love Fest was a resounding success. Held April 5–6 across five beloved local parks—Paynes Prairie, O’Leno, Suwannee...

The Sierra Club Florida Chapter has endorsed Jacob Fletcher for the City of Alachua City Commission (Seat 2) in the upcoming April 8, 2025 election.  Our endorsement is inspired by Fletcher’s bi-partisan message that resonates with City of...

By Terry Witt State Representative Chad Johnson, R-Chiefland, said he doesn’t have a strong opinion at this point on proposed legislation prohibiting construction of golf courses, tennis courts and luxury lodges in state parks. He said he...