Florida fracking News

Florida Counties Oppose State Fracking Proposal

Dozens of Florida cities and counties oppose a plan to give the state control over the oil and gas exploration process known as fracking. The Tallahassee Democrat reported on Nov. 28 that 20 counties and nearly 40 cities in Florida …

Florida Houses Passes Bill to Study, Regulate Fracking in State

The Florida House passed a bill Monday to study and regulate fracking, as well as prevent local governments from banning the oil and gas drilling practice. Democrats strongly opposed the bill, saying hydraulic fracturing would put the water supply at …

Builder Claims Drilling Rights Under 2,500 Florida Homes: Report

When Mallory and Zach Sinclair were looking for their first home, they swooned over a new townhouse in the Brandon, Florida subdivision of Whispering Oaks. With well-manicured lawns, it looked fresh and untouched, with streets bearing pastoral names like Spring …