COUNTY 

The Apopka Voice 

Orange County Program helps residents protect springs and save on septic repairs  

The initiative offers up to $10,000 to replace aging systems and reduce nitrogen pollution in Wekiwa and Rock Springs 

 

GROWTH MANAGEMENT  

Insurance Journal 

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Drop Building Permits on Projects of $7,500 or Less 

Legislation that would have waived building permits for jobs valued at up to $7,500 failed to pass the Florida House this year, but the key clause found its way into another bill that is now awaiting the governor’s signature. 

 

Florida Politics 

Gov. Ron DeSantis receives sweeping land-use bill curbing local control 

Proponents of the measure say easing zoning could boost housing supply, while critics warn it sidelines residents and weakens planning protections. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Political Cortadito 

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to urge Ron DeSantis to veto anti-DEI bill 

Miami-Dade County commissioners did something Tuesday that felt equal parts principled stand and political performance art: they formally urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 1134 

 

Orlando Sentinel  

Commentary: Left undone in Tallahassee, but it’s no big deal  

Step by step, session by session, Florida looks as if it’s inching toward a full-time Legislature. 

 

Florida Politics 

Harvest time: Governor receives Florida Farm Bill 

The sweeping legislation represents priorities of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. 

 

WPTV 

Not dead yet: AI protections bill may return as lawmakers eye special sessions 

Future of Florida’s AI ‘Bill of Rights’ hinges on whether state leaders decide to bring it back—and whether opposition in the House softens enough to let it pass