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Citrus County Chronicle 

Citrus County has a new fertilizer ordinance 

Citrus County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a strengthened fertilizer ordinance aimed at protecting the county’s springs and waterways. 

104.5 Wokv 

St. Johns County Parks Foundation earns national award – 104.5 WOKV 

The St. Johns County Parks Foundation, official philanthropic partner of the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, received national recognition with the prestigious National Association of Park Foundations Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence in the “Emerging Star Foundation” category. 

Santa Rosa County considers toll for Navarre Bridge to generate maintenance funds 

Traveling to Navarre Beach could soon come at a cost. 

WFTV 9 

Orange County announces a $95M animal services expansion project – WFTV 

Orange County has announced a $95 million project to expand its animal services, with construction set to begin in December and expected to finish by summer 2027. 

Alachua Chronicle 

Alachua County Commission hears report on recommended changes to Court Services Department – Alachua Chronicle 

At their September 23 meeting, the Alachua County Commission heard a presentation from a consultant about changes to their Court Services Department and asked for more engagement with stakeholders before adopting the recommendations. 

The Apopka Voice 

From potholes to apps: How Apopka and Orange County residents can solve problems fast | The Apopka Voice – The Apopka Voice 

Local governments and FDOT encourage residents to use 311, SeeClickFix, and online tools to report issues, leading to quick repairs and safer streets 

Ocala News 

$550 million in Marion County road improvements through 2030 will be 98% state, federal-funded – Ocala-News.com 

Marion County’s new transportation plans detail hundreds of millions of dollars that have been committed by the state and federal government to road-widening projects and other improvements that will be implemented over the next five years. 

Spectrum News 

Volusia residents plead for a flooding fix during town hall 

More than 150 Volusia County residents attended a town hall in Port Orange Wednesday night to voice their concerns and frustrations over the major flooding issues that have developed over the past several years. 

DOGE 

FOX 13 Tampa bay 

Florida DOGE audit on Hillsborough County | FOX 13 Tampa Bay 

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government. Aaron Mesmer reports. 

PROPERTY TAXES 

WUWF 

Local governments wary of property tax cuts | WUWF 

Local government officials on Tuesday offered some pushback against state efforts to cut property taxes and question city and county spending.