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Rain Results in Pollution: Lake Okeechobee Rising – The Ledger

Rain Results in Pollution: Lake Okeechobee RisingThe LedgerThe risk of overflow has forced the release of excess water into the estuaries of the St. Lucie River to the east and the Caloosahatchee River to the west. The New York Times wrote: "The rush of freshwater from … Last month, a group representing …and more » saint […]

County schools go tobacco free – Hometown News

County schools go tobacco freeHometown NewsWhile smoking has been banned inside school buildings, not all school districts in Florida restrict smoking and tobacco use on all of their properties or at their events. In June 2011, Gov. Rick Scott signed a law … "The recently adopted Tobacco Free …and more » saint lucie west florida – […]

Green slime plagues Florida waterways – ESPN

Green slime plagues Florida waterwaysESPNThe overflow of water now flows into canals and rivers of the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries on the east and west coasts of Florida. In May and June, central Florida had buckets falling from the sky, which means more water unnaturally channeled … saint lucie west florida – read more

Superintendent claims teacher urged students to beat classmate – wflx

Superintendent claims teacher urged students to beat classmatewflxSuperintendent claims teacher urged students to beat classmate. By Brian Entin ST LUCIE COUNTY, FL (WFLX) – Held down, beaten, stomped, and whipped with a belt: The attack on the 7th grader at Northport K-8 was all caught on camera. Now, a longtime …and more » saint lucie west florida […]