An African American Community in Florida Blocked Two Proposed Solar Farms. Then the Florida Legislature Stepped In.

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By Vernon LoebJan 2, 2022, 5:00 am684 ptsHotTop
Residents in Archer fought the facilities and won two votes by the Alachua County commissioners. But under “preemption” legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis, the county is now powerless to stop similar plans in the future. By Aman Azhar In May 2020, the residents of the Saint Peter neighborhood in Archer,…

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