COUNTY 

Tampa Bay Times 

Governor has flags flown half-staff for Pasco Commissioner Gary Bradford  

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday ordered that flags at the West Pasco Government Center, New Port Richey City Hall and the State Capitol in Tallahassee fly at half-staff today in honor of Pasco County Commissioner Gary Bradford, who died on April 21. 

 

Bay News 9 

Orange County approves district expansion ballot amendment  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Review Committee voted Monday to place an amendment on the November ballot that would expand the number of county districts from six to eight. 

 

My Panhandle  

Washington County receives $1.3 million over 18 years for opioid recovery 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Like several other local counties, Washington County is trying to find ways to help people addicted to opioids. 

 

Bay News 9 

Drone services for first response in Manatee County  

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Drones will be used to help save lives in Manatee County starting next month. 

 

BEACH RENOURISHMENT  

TC Palm 

Treasure Coast beach restoration: What it costs and how it works  

Pummeling the Treasure Coast over the years, wind-blown waves from hurricanes and tropical storms continually erode the sandy source of tourism dollars: the local beaches. 

 

BROADBAND  

My Panhandle 

Millions to see broadband bills go up in May: Here’s why, and what’s next 

(NEXSTAR) — Millions of Americans who have been receiving discounted internet and phone service over the last few years are about to see their bills increase as a federal program runs out of funding.