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Florida legislature approves "Gulf of America" name change in response to Trump directive; bills head to DeSantis
The House already had passed the bills​, meaning they are ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign them.
Interior Department says more oil discovered under Gulf of Mexico
The Department of Interior Thursday released an analysis of fossil fuel deposits showing an additional 1.30 billion barrels ...
Proposed bill would change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in Texas
Proposed legislation in the Texas House and Senate would require state agencies to change references to the Gulf of Mexico to ...
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A photo of Florida beach goes viral over what to call the Gulf, dividing Coast residents
A Florida photographer was aware his photo would likely fuel an online storm, with people from New Orleans to 30A chiming in.
Judge lifts Trump restrictions on AP while lawsuit proceeds over 'Gulf of Mexico'
A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump’s White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the Associated ...
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Florida House OKs bills to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in laws and textbooks
State agencies have already been undertaking the changes. TALLAHASSEE — Erasing the Gulf of Mexico from state laws and ...
Extremely Rare Pod Of Orcas Spotted In The Gulf Of Mexico Off Florida Surrounding Another Whale
Orcas have long been known to travel through the Gulf of Mexico but they are arguably the marine species that is most rarely ...
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Panel plays name game at ‘Gulf of America’ markup
The Natural Resources Committee also approved a bill to strip Endangered Species Act protections from the gray wolf.
"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.