Florida Mission Stories for May

 

Algae, algae everywhere

It’s summer. It’s hot. And that means the Lake Okeechobee News is once again covering the algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee. Issues involving algae and cyanobacteria (which is not a true algae but is commonly called “blue green” algae) and how algal blooms may affect water quality provide lots of story material in the Lake Okeechobee News. We strive to explain the complex issues in language the average reader can understand, without “dumbing down” the science.

https://southcentralfloridalife.com/stories/no-releases-to-st-lucie-from-lake-o-releases-to-caloosahatchee-stay-at-2000-cfs,19031?

 

https://southcentralfloridalife.com/stories/nutrients-that-fueled-pahokee-algal-bloom-came-from-the-basin-inside-the-dike,19040?

 

The lake issues have gotten very political this year, with some elected officials trying to sway water policy to benefit their districts at the expense of others.

https://southcentralfloridalife.com/stories/mast-objects-to-okeechobee-countys-choice-of-water-experts,19285?

 

Readers around the lake have come to rely on the Lake Okeechobee News for comprehensive coverage of the water quality, safety and supply issues.

 

Shots in arms

As the COVID-19 vaccinations slow down, the INI Florida newspapers continue to update readers with the latest information on masks rules, safety precautions, local vaccination numbers and vaccination opportunities.

https://southcentralfloridalife.com/okeechobee/stories/cdc-not-vaccinated-yet-keep-wearing-face-masks,19576?

 

https://southcentralfloridalife.com/okeechobee/stories/more-than-half-of-florida-adults-vaccinated-for-covid-19,19115?

 

Help wanted – Everywhere!

With more than half of the adult population vaccinated and businesses reopening, area businesses report a widespread problem finding employees.  The Lake Okeechobee News explored some of the reasons behind the worker shortage.

https://www.southcentralfloridalife.com/stories/businesses-have-trouble-finding-workers,19146?