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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Whistleblower's next act, possible Bertha, clock lock? - Florida Today

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Remember the state parks whistleblower, Florida?

He leaked plans for golf courses and lodges in nine state parks, setting off a public outcry.

The Department of Environmental Protection fired him. GoFundMe donors sent him more than $250,000.

Here's what he's doing with it.

There's a lot more going on across the Sunshine State:

We're watching: The National Hurricane Center says an area in the Gulf has a low chance of development. If it strengthens, the next name on the list is Bertha.

Lock the clock? Florida approved year-round daylight saving time in 2018. Eight years later, Congress may be ready to catch up.

Name game: It's one of golf's biggest events — it starts today — but many Florida fans still use the wrong name for it.

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