2026 Legislative Session Looms – What to Expect

Lawmakers are moving through Interim Committee meetings with major questions ahead for the 2026 session. Budget pressure, property tax proposals, and the FWC bear hunt are expected to spark debate. Leadership has not yet outlined clear environmental priorities.

Artificial Reefs Installed to Commemorate Two Florida Men

Carl Enis’ legacy continues offshore with new memorial reef structures placed near Dog Island. Additional reefs honoring Bill Mickler and Buddy Ward expand Florida’s growing network of artificial habitats. These sites now stand as lasting tributes for anglers, divers and conservation advocates.

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