COUNTY 

WFTV 

Orange County updates extreme heat rules for cooling centers  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is making changes to help keep residents safe during the dangerous summer heat. 

 

WFTV  

Orange County New Fee Would Fund $1 Billion Projects  

Orange County commissioners are considering implementing a new stormwater utility fee to fund drainage and water quality projects. 

 

DATA CENTERS 

Jax Today 

St. Johns commissioners worry about the possibility of data centers  

Elected officials in St. Johns County are worried about what the rise of artificial intelligence could mean for their area. 

 

STATE 

Wink News 

Lawsuits challenge DeSantis redistricting plan affecting Lee, Collier counties  

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Several lawsuits have been filed claiming Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting proposal is unconstitutional and considered gerrymandering. 

 

Fox 13 

Florida CFO announces new hurricane preparedness initiative across the state  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time. 

 

TECHNOLOGY 

Route-Fifty 

Beyond 99.9%: Why public safety can’t afford ‘standard’ uptime 

The report highlights how public safety leaders can leverage tech and operational changes to strengthen their defense against drone-enabled threats during large-scale gatherings. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Palm Beach County OKs Donald Trump airport naming deal amid profit concerns 

The renaming follows a state mandate that stripped local control over major airport names and forced negotiations with Trump’s company. 

 

Florida Politics 

Legislative leaders direct members ahead of budget Special Session 

The path forward is clear.