Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north Florida

Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north Florida

The fate of a bill to ban oil drilling along the Apalachicola River in internationally acclaimed north Florida wetlands is uncertain.

Oil Drilling Permit Rejected

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Monday denied a permit to drill for oil near the Apalachicola River, upholding recommendations of an administrative law judge and giving a victory to environmentalists and Northwest Florida residents who rallied…