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A former Florida Department of Environmental Protection consultant, James Gaddis, filed a whistleblower lawsuit after being fired for leaking plans to build golf courses and hotels in state parks. The proposals, which sparked public outrage and were ultimately abandoned, led to a bipartisan legislative ban on park development. Gaddis alleges retaliation and seeks damages, while an online fundraiser for his expenses has exceeded initial goals.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff