World & Nation
Seeking to end a five-year impasse, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt announced a preliminary agreement Tuesday to restore parts of the environmentally troubled Florida Everglades under a $465-million plan paid for by sugar growers, the state of Florida and the federal government.
July 14, 1993
When Everglades National Park ranger Alan Scott leads visitors down the Anhinga Trail, he points out the alligators cruising by, the long-legged wading birds stalking mosquito fish and the saw grass, razor-sharp from here to the horizon.
Feb. 8, 1994
The once-reclusive Miccosukees will open a $50-million resort in the park’s fragile ecosystem.
June 3, 1999
Travel & Experiences
March 28, 2016
The Everglades can be protected even while Florida’s growing population gets the water it needs, Vice President Al Gore said Tuesday, unveiling a $7.8-billion restoration proposal.
Oct. 14, 1998
California
In Everglades City, Fla., a remote town of 500, Wilma brings memories of Hurricane Donna in 1960. But things could have been a lot worse.
Oct. 25, 2005
Gad about by airboat, try the track at Sebring, wash up in a spa, clean up in a tribal casino.
March 25, 2001
Home to over 2,000 alligators of all sizes this place has excitement for everyone.
March 7, 2014
Nation Now
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Nov. 1, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
When Wayne Huizenga looks at his 2,500 acres on Interstate 75, he envisions a billion-dollar wonderland--sports arenas, a theme park, studios, theaters and so much more, “an entertainment attraction like no other anywhere in the world.”
July 24, 1994