Environmental group sues Rick Scott over Everglades leases By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Thursday, February 7, 2013 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Wildlife Federation has sued Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet to stop its recent decision to allow sugar and vegetable farmers to continue leasing state-owned land in the Everglades for another 30 years. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Wildlife Federation by Earthjustice, which ... [News Source]