Monday, December 8, 2014

US Air Force Band Surprise Museum Visitors With Flash Mob

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Playful Deer Befriends Golden Retriever

A Capella Group Pentatonix Sing ‘Little Drummer Boy’ And It’s Simply Beautiful

Amazing Teen Sings ‘Blue Christmas’ Exactly Like Elvis

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Feds: Navy engineer tried to steal schematics for new carrier class - U.S. - Stripes

Audubon's State of the Everglades Report - Fall/Winter 2014 ...

Click here to download your free copy of our comprehensive biannual report on the River of Grass.

Click to download.

Have you heard the incredible story of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project?

An ill-conceived 55,000 acre subdivision south of Alligator Ally failed only after hundreds of miles of canals and roads were cut through beautiful cypress strands and pine flatwoods. Over 19,000 lots were left in the hands of nearly as many owners.

For restoration to begin, the State of Florida had to purchase every parcel. Canals were filled and roads eliminated to reestablish sheet flow. Now panthers, Wood Storks, and other wildlife are reclaiming the land.

This Everglades success story is important because it provides more evidence that restoration works. The formula is almost simple – undo the human damage, fill the canals, get rid of the roads, let the water flow, and nature shows amazing resilience.

You can learn more about this project and others like it in the fall/winter edition of Audubon's State of the Everglades report. Click here for an immediate download.

It is only with good science and strong advocacy that Everglades restoration will stay on course until completion. Thanks to dedicated members and supporters like you, Audubon is the only organization with operations in every part of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.

P.S. Check out page 4 for an update on how the big Amendment 1 victory will affect the future of Everglades restoration.

Florida is on the right path...!

This week, we made an exciting announcement regarding growing job opportunities in Florida. This November, online job openings reached an all-time high with a total of 279,394 openings. We also announced Florida’s consumer sentiment has reached its highest level since March 2007.

These positive indicators are further proof that Florida is on the right track to becoming the global leader in business. While Florida’s economy is growing, we will remain laser-focused on continuing to create opportunities for Floridians to succeed and provide for their families.

This Sunday, we will remember and honor the 2,400 American lives that were lost during the sudden attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. May we never forget this time in history and the sacrifices that were made on freedom’s behalf, and let us be reminded to take every opportunity to thank the brave men and women of our military.

Have a great weekend.

Rick Scott

Governor

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