COUNTY 

Gulf Shore Business 

Charlotte County launches hurricane recovery tracker 

Charlotte County residents can now monitor the progress of hurricane recovery projects through a new online dashboard announced by County Administrator Hector Flores.   

 

DOGE 

WTSP 

Florida DOGE team audits Hillsborough County  

“What I can tell you is we have a lot of work to do with the counties… a lot of work to do with the cities,” Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia said. 

 

Sun-Sentinel 

Florida DOGE to visit Palm Beach County offices next week 

Shortly after requesting initial financial information, Florida DOGE officials are seeking more from Palm Beach County officials and will be visiting their offices next week for further review into the county’s spending. 

 

WEATHER 

Naples Daily News 

Hurricane tracker: Tropical Storm Erin in Atlantic. Naples impact? 

Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Atlantic Monday morning, Aug. 11. 

 

FEDERAL 

Route-Fifty 

Local governments are being asked to do more with less. It’s time we gave them better tools. 

COMMENTARY | As federal support for local government shrinks, localities can shift how they budget by doing what works first through evidence-based budgeting. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Orlando Sentinel 

Could SB 180 void Osceola’s sky-high mobility fees? Maybe 

A challenge to such fees is underway in Manatee County 

 

Miami Times Online 

Opposition grows to Florida law designed to improve disaster recovery 

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster rebuilding. 

 

Florida Politics 

It’s almost back-to-Session time for lawmakers 

Lawmakers can start filing legislation for the upcoming 2026 Session beginning Aug. 18. 

 

Tallahassee Democrat 

DeSantis supports redistricting even without new census data 

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s prepared to redraw Florida’s congressional districts – with or without new census numbers.