COUNTY 

Observer 

Flagler County pushes to support last remaining bill that would help with beach renourishment  

One of the bills in the Florida legislature designed to aid in beach management has died, leaving Flagler County with one last hope for help with its county program.   

 

My Panhandle 

Governor Ron DeSantis awards $13 million across panhandle, set to create hundreds of jobs 

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A few of Northwest Florida’s economic engines just got a major boost. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Should Hillsborough redistrict and add commissioners? 

A bill approved by the state House earlier this month proposes a move to nine single-member seats. If approved by the Senate, the final decision would fall to voters. 

 

GROWTH MANAGEMENT  

Miami Herald 

Republicans split on Florida development and Everglades  

Disagreement over how to develop a Florida still booming with newcomers is dividing Republicans in Tallahassee and in Miami-Dade, where lawmakers are at odds over proposals that could lead to development in protected areas. 

 

Miami Herald 

Keep the Urban Development Boundary to protect Florida  

Today, House Bill 399 and Senate Bill 208 are circulating in Tallahassee, advocating for the elimination of the Urban Development Boundary (UDB). 

  

Florida Phoenix 

‘Blue Ribbon’ development bill narrowly survives Senate committee vote  

‘You want a nuclear power plant or wastewater treatment plant in a conservation area? This bill would allow that.’ 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Latest UNF poll shows initiative to eliminate property taxes failing at ballot box 

While 76% of Republicans support the change, Democrats and independents are less keen on the idea. 

 

FEDERAL 

Bradenton Herald 

What to watch from Trump’s national AI standard  

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence promised a proposal to Congress for a national artificial intelligence law, one meant to unify U.S. policy and address industry fears that conflicting state laws could slow AI growth. 

 

LEGISLATION  

WCJB 

Florida Legislature passes 2026 Farm Bill with measures on ag equipment, public safety and natural resources 

Senate Bill 290 now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. If signed, it would take effect July 1