COUNTY 

Gulf Shore Business 

Collier county borrows up to $300 million for growth  

To fund burgeoning growth in eastern Collier County, commissioners approved temporarily borrowing up to $300 million from a state pooled-loan program as gap funding before issuing bonds.   

 

WLRN 

As Miami-Dade drags its feet on trash troubles, other areas smell the stench 

About two years ago, George Landry noticed a strange traffic pattern on Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce, a city about 125 miles north of Miami. Dozens of heavy duty trucks rolled past the front of his office every day, a far cry from the family-packed cars that were typical. He didn’t know why. 

 

Alachua County Today 

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman Earns Top National Honor 

ALACHUA COUNTY – Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman has been named the inaugural recipient of a national award recognizing excellence in county leadership and public service. 

 

WPTV 

Martin County celebrates conservation success after 2024 sales tax vote 

The Martin County Forever program has acquired over 2,000 acres of land for conservation in just over a year, with plans to protect another 2,000 acres in the coming year. 

 

Click Orlando 

Putting lifeguards on every Brevard beach would take ‘significant budget increase,’ says county commissioner 

Man, woman die in rip current Tuesday in Cocoa Beach 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Bay News 9 

Safety Harbor concerned by push to eliminate property taxes 

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to push state legislators to eliminate property taxes, even after a proposal failed to pass the Senate earlier this year. 

 

WLRN 

DeSantis promises special session on property taxes, but when? 

Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously indicated that he’s holding back on offering his own proposal to reduce taxes on homestead properties until the moment is “ripe” — and it doesn’t appear that’ll be anytime soon. 

 

Florida Politics 

Southwest Florida leaders skeptical if property tax cut makes statewide ballot, or if it can pass from there 

Matt Caldwell and Bob Rommel talked about the state of debate and political viability of a massive tax cut. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Special Session delayed, expanded to include congressional redistricting, AI protections, medical freedom 

A three-for-one call emerges from the Governor’s Office.