COUNTY 

The Bradenton Times 

Commissioners Vote to Grow Library Advisory Board and Expand Its Oversight Responsibilities  

BRADENTON  — A proposal by Manatee County’s District 2 Commissioner Amanda Ballard was scaled back on Tuesday much to the relief of many concerned citizens and advocates of the county’s public libraries. The commissioner had initially brought forward a motion for the board to support the creation of a secondary library advisory board that would focus on screening and labeling books within the county library collections. 

 

WJHG 

Walton County applying for grants to enhance, protect environment  

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The unique ecosystem in the panhandle draws people from around the world. 

 

WEAR TV 

Okaloosa County commissioners declare April 19 as Child Abuse Prevention Day  

OKALOOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner declared April 19 as Child Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday. 

 

Fox 4  

Lee County Board of Commissioners approved $2 million in homeless grants.  

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to accept more than $2 million in Continuum of Care grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. 

 

SHORT-TERM RENTALS 

Florida Politics  

Vacation rental regulation bill books final Senate stop  

Bill would undo a 2011 legislative preemption for counties and cities to ban short-term vacation rentals — to a degree.