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In 2025, Florida encountered significant environmental challenges, including the withdrawal of a controversial land swap proposal by Upland LLC, which aimed to exchange 600 acres in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area. Additionally, Florida Power & Light's request for a nearly $10 billion rate increase sparked legislative scrutiny and lawsuits, while the state finalized an $80 million land purchase in Destin and advanced Everglades restoration efforts amid ongoing legal issues surrounding a proposed immigrant holding facility.