article_snippet: Former staff members from The Sunshine State's Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed Former staff members from the state's Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) were not allowed to use the phrases in reports, emails or official communications because it is 'not a true fact'.
article_snippet: Despite  concerns, four former DEP employees across The Sunshine State say the order not to use the phrases was well known and distributed verbally statewide.
article_snippet: Kirstina Trotta, a former DEP employee based in Miami, told the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting (FCIR)
article_snippet: Kirstina Trotta, a former DEP employee based in Miami could not use the terms because Kirstina Trotta, a former DEP employee based in Miami were not 'allowed to discuss anything that was not a true fact'.
article_snippet: Another staff member, who wanted to remain anonymous, said Another staff member, who wanted to remain anonymous were warned use of the words would bring unwanted attention to Another staff member, who wanted to remain anonymous projects.
article_snippet: Spokesman for the DEP, Tiffany Cowie, told the FCIR: 'DEP does not have a policy on this'.
article_snippet: A representative from the Governor's office also denied the claims.
highlights_snippet: Barred from using terms in emails, reports or official communications .
  
highlights_snippet: Senior officials have denied such a policy exists .