COUNTY 

News Press 

Health freedom ordinance gets unanimous approval in Collier County  

The Collier County Commission unanimously passed a “health freedom bill of rights” on Tuesday that supporters say protects personal liberties in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and government overreach. 

 

Palm Beach Post 

Salary structure for Palm Beach County commission aides to stay the same  

County Commissioner Sara Baxter has failed in her bid to increase significantly the salaries of her aides. 

 

Naples News 

Manatees dying by dozens in Lee County waters, largely due to red tide  

Lee County is the center of a manatee die-off that’s related to a lingering and deadly red tide outbreak. 

 

Herald-Tribune 

To know in Manatee County: gun carry approved for county employees  

Manatee County staff will soon be allowed to carry firearms at work following the approval of controversial policy changes by commissioners. 

 

WCJB 

Alachua County leaders approve development of pedestrian safety master plan 

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Alachua county commissioners are moving towards improving pedestrian safety in the county. 

 

FOX 35 

This Florida county has made it illegal to release balloons and sky lanterns outside  

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Another Florida county has banned the intentional release of balloons and floating sky lanterns outside. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Lawmakers move forward with expanded financial disclosure for city officials, but exempt managers  

‘It’s simply to bring parity to what local elected officials as to what state constitutional officers have to do.’