COUNTY 

TC Palm 

Scrutiny, changing priorities also may put Brightline station at risk 

STUART — Shifting priorities for federal transportation grants, and closer scrutiny of those grants, like the one Martin County is trying to get to help build a Brightline station in Stuart, is making it questionable whether such a station will be built at all. 

 

Miami Today News 

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava calls fluoride ‘essential’ to health  

Fluoride in Miami-Dade’s drinking water is a major political contention, as it is statewide. 

 

TDT 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Eliminating local tourism promotion Is economic sabotage | Opinion 

The Florida House of Representatives is advancing two bills – HB 1221 and HB 7033 – that, if passed, would eliminate local tourism promotion. 

 

WJHG 

Walton County TDC says tourist tax bills could be catastrophic to the area 

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Last week, the Florida House of Representatives passed two bills that could force 75% of collected Tourist Development Tax revenue to be used as property tax credit — eliminating funding for tourism promotion, marketing, beach restoration, and more. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WBPF 

Florida lawmakers tackle school start times, property taxes and more 

As the Florida legislative session approaches its conclusion this Friday, lawmakers have made pivotal decisions on school start times, property taxes and the removal of fluoride from all waterways. 

 

Click Orlando 

Florida lawmakers unite to slash property taxes. Here are the 5 big proposals 

Policies could require approval from Florida voters during 2026 general election 

 

Tampa Free Press 

Florida Legislature Passes Historic Farm Bill, Championed By Commissioner Simpson 

In a move applauded by agricultural leaders across the state, the Florida Legislature today passed the Florida Farm Bill (SB 700), hailed as the most comprehensive agriculture-focused legislation in Florida’s history. 

 

Florida Politics 

Legislature blocks local governments from interfering with Donald Trump Presidential Library 

“‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie … and President Trump’s library should be located here in the state of Florida.” 

 

Florida Politics 

House sends amended Live Local Act update back to Senate without city-sought safeguards 

Miami Beach officials say the bill will allow developers to raze and rebuild over the city’s historic neighborhoods. 

 

Florida Politics 

Hurricane resilience pilot program bill ready for Governor 

‘This is an important program.’