COUNTY 

Wear TV 

Santa Rosa County Commissioners set to vote on broadband access funding  

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. — Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to put $1.5 million towards helping rural communities get access to broadband internet. 

 

Bay News 9 

D.C. visit over beach erosion battle opens communication  

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The lines of communication from the Army Corps of Engineers has opened up since Pinellas County leaders traveled to the White House last month to look for a solution to a beach renourishment battle, according to Public Works Director Kelli Hammer-Levy. 

 

ABC 7 

Collier County passes new ordinance banning vaccine and mask mandates  

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County Commissioners have banned vaccine and mask mandates on the local level.   

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics  

Senate bill could alter political future of 286 County Commissioners  

Most County Commissioners in Florida can serve as long as voters keep electing them. But that could soon change. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Florida legislators roll out $1.38 billion tax break package proposal  

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House rolled out a wide-ranging $1.38 billion package of tax breaks for businesses and shoppers, while the Senate continues to work out details of an “aggressive” tax plan. 

 

The Daytona Beach News-Journal 

Volusia sheriff, beach safety face off in News-Journal columns 

The dispute in Volusia County over control of law enforcement on the beaches has reached a new level, with Sheriff Mike Chitwood saying that Beach Safety law enforcement officers could be operating outside of the law. 

 

ABC Action News 

Fla. bill targeting short-term vacation rental rules advances  

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — Even on a dreary day, Holmes Beach shines.