Foundation for Florida Environmental Protection

07/10/2026

Florida’s rural boundary protects the farms, forests, wildlife, and clean water that make Central Florida so special. It also helps reduce flooding and prevents unchecked urban sprawl that threatens our communities.

Join us **Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM** for a **Virtual Rural Boundary Town Hall** to hear from candidates running for federal, state, and local office about how they’ll protect Florida’s natural resources and stand up to irresponsible development.

Featured speakers:
• Marialana Kinter for Congress (District 7)
• Michelle DeJesus for Florida House (District 38)
• Judy Ngying for Florida State Senate (District 😎
• Charline Santos for Seminole County Commission (District 4)

Register: https://marialana-kinter-for-congress.solidarity.tech/rural-boundary-town-hall

Hosted by Defending Rural Florida and the Save Split Oak Forest Campaign.

Register to join the Zoom meeting, ask your questions live, or watch the livestream on the Save Split Oak Forest page.

Our rural lands protect our future. Be part of the conversation.

04/14/2026

03/04/2026

Don’t Be Misled by Last-Minute Amendments — The Presumption Still Favors Developers, Not Local Communities

02/27/2026

Critics say the changes approved by lawmakers Thursday still wouldn’t protect local home rule power.

02/01/2026

Organizing to Victory Podcast: Garage Politics- Episode 17 on Florida’s War on Home Rule with Orange County Commissioner Dr, Kelly Martinez Semrad!

Let’s Talk About The States Attack On Local Governmental Control.

Orange County District 5 Commissioner Dr. Kelly Martinez Semrad joins us for a deep dive on the fights shaping Central Florida’s future, including uncontrolled sprawl and the escalating attacks on local home rule.

We get into why “growth doesn’t pay for itself,” how impact-fee caps and infrastructure deficits create a development “Ponzi scheme,” and why Orange County’s tourism economy can be either a poverty generator or a tool to fund better wages, transit, and land conservation.
Visit www.OrganizingToVictory.com to watch this episode and show up to volunteer with Commissioner Semrad in 2026 to feed the community and give back to our neighbors in a hands-on approach!
Visit www.KellySemrad.com today!