In the 1960s, Florida drained land for a giant subdivision; in 2026, restoration finished after removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals across 55,000 acres

Florida: In the 1960s, Florida drained land for a giant subdivision; in 2026, restoration finished after removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals across 55,000 acres

Restoration work at Picayune Strand is helping restore wetlands across 55,000 acres in Southwest Florida. A major restoration project in Southwest Florida has been completed after years of work to bring the natural flow of water back to 55,000 acres of wetlands.According to officials, the Picayune Strand Restoration Project covers area between Alligator Alley and…

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‘Calling H-1B workers ‘invaders’ is political theatre’: Viral post slams Florida governor on workforce data

‘Calling H-1B workers ‘invaders’ is political theatre’: Viral post slams Florida governor on workforce data | World News

A social media post has pushed back against Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ rhetoric on immigration, disputing his characterisation of H-1B workers as “invaders” by citing employment and workforce data. The post argues that the language is politically charged and misleading, particularly as several US states, including Florida, continue to face labour shortages in specialised fields.According…

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