COUNTY  

Bradenton Times  

Commissioners Appear Likely to Seek a Two-Year Extension with Waste Haul Vendor Contracts  

BRADENTON  — Manatee County Commissioners are moving forward to secure a contract extension with the county’s waste-hauling vendors. In a commission work session on Tuesday, county staff presented commissioners with options and important considerations of rates and trash services to county residents. 

 

WFTV 

Volusia County commissioners vote to put ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ on hold  

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County commissioners said they need more time to think about adopting a version of the “Stupid Motorist Law.” 

 

LEGISLATION 

Tampa Bay Times  

Florida lawmakers decide against plan that would cut worker paychecks 

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers backed off a bill that could have cut the paychecks of tens of thousands of Floridians. 

 

The Capitolist 

House, Senate sign off on hurricane response measure, establish liability protections for utilities  

The Florida House and Senate have both approved a piece of legislation that bolsters natural disaster response measures in local communities.