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Florida’s Attorney General is the state’s top law enforcement officer, charged with fighting corruption, protecting consumers, and holding the powerful accountable. That’s what makes the 2026 race between Republican James Uthmeier and Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez so extraordinary: Uthmeier, the…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Steve Friedman in the Islamorada Village Council Seat 2 race. Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and the former Commodore of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. He helped form Florida…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Gloria Romero Roses in the Florida House District 113 race. “Gloria is keenly aware of the connection between clean water and a vibrant economy,” said Gil Smart, VoteWater Executive Director. “And…
If we’re ever going to make progress on cleaner water, people who support our waterways and wild Florida in general need to get themselves to the polls. Below is a rundown of how to register; how to request a vote-by-mail…
The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army are giving you until Oct. 9 to speak out on a proposed rule change that could strip Clean Water Act protections from up to 95% of wetlands and 79%…
Corruption matters, to our waterways and our state VoteWater has long held that political corruption is a key factor in Florida’s ongoing water crisis. A previous iteration of our mission statement cited the need to “fight political corruption in Florida…
Florida Bay is thirsty. Yes, a 1,100-square-mile body of water spreading between the southern tip of the Everglades and the Florida Keys can be thirsty – for fresh water. In fact, the bay is “on the brink of devastation” from…
Following the Hope Florida scandal, one can’t help but be reminded of the Mafia concept of “Omerta,” the code of honor and strict silence that forbids any cooperation or communication with legal authorities. That’s a pretty good explanation for how…
Data centers have become one of the most contentious political issues in Florida, with communities rising to fight proposals that people fear will strain power grids, increase residential utility bills, deplete water supplies, and boost air pollution. The outcry has…
Last week we reported that VoteWater’s endorsed candidates had done well in the Aug. 18 primary election, with four winning their respective races. Make that five: Late last week Martin County officials confirmed that VoteWater-endorsed Campbell Rich, running for re-election…
Four of five candidates endorsed by VoteWater in Florida’s primary election won their races Tuesday, with the fifth headed to an automatic recount. Winners are: Amanda Cochran, Lee County Commissioner District 5: Cochran bested incumbent (and Gov. DeSantis-appointee) Trish Petrosky,…