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Governor Ron DeSantis has approved a measure that could pave the way for the state’s first major highway expansion in decades. The effort has been led by state Senate President Bill Galvano who pushed the roads as a way to aid in evacuations, promote growth in rural parts of the state and help transport an ever growing population. But environmentalists argue the idea could be a disaster for fragile ecosystems. Lynn Hatter has more. Environmental advocates are questioning whether Florida lawmakers see climate change as an urgent issue. Kevin Del Orbe [del-Or-bay] reports on a disappointing legislative outcome for those who were hoping this year’s legislature would do more to address problems related to a changing environment. As the dust settles from this year’s legislative session, school district superintendents are evaluating funding and new policies handed down from state lawmakers. Ryan Dailey reports in North Florida, superintendents in three counties have different takes. State |