Florida governor says land buy will stop Everglades drilling

Florida governor says land buy will stop Everglades drilling

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will buy 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares) of land in the environmentally sensitive Everglades to prevent oil drilling in the area, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday. In a news release, the Republican governor said the cost would be as much as $18 million depending on when the deal closes. “We […]

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