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Marion County commission, landowners have tools to protect rural lands
Marion County is home to nearly 4,000 farms, including over 1,200 horse farms. Most of the horse farms are located in the Farmland Preservation Area, which encompasses nearly 200,000 acres in the northwest portion of the county. The FPA is the foundation of our brand and identity as the Horse Capital of the World.
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St. Johns parents complain about major traffic problems by brand new High school
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — St Johns County parents are complaining about traffic problems the brand new Beachside High school is already creating.
WJHG
Bay County TDC moves forward with $21 million beach renourishment project at St. Andrews State Park
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – It’s one of the most popular beaches in Bay County. On any warm sunny day, St. Andrews State Park is packed with people. And with less sand to be on, it’s even more crowded.
Orlando Sentinel
Inflation, higher rents to blame for crowding at Orange County animal shelter
A surge of surrendered dogs, many given up by families unable to afford them, prompted Orange County Animal Services to waive adoption fees Wednesday, hoping the move will ease crowding.
CBS4
County commissioners meet to discuss budget for next year
Alachua County, FL — During a special budget meeting on Thursday, Alachua County commissioners discussed the possibility of fixing the roads.
Sarasota Magazine
No-Swim Advisory Issued for Multiple Sarasota County Beaches
Sarasota County health officials have issued precautionary “No Swim” advisories for Siesta Key Beach, North Lido Beach and Lido Casino because the amount of enterococcus bacteria found during water quality testing on Monday, Aug. 8, was outside acceptable limits.
WCGU
Residents and Lee County Chairman speak out against proposed apartment development in Fort Myers
Close to 100 residents living along the Treeline corridor in Fort Myers attended a town hall meeting at the Town Center of Pelican Preserve on Wednesday. Most showed up to speak out against a proposed apartment complex project at the corner of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway.
MEDICAID
NWF Daily News
Hope Medical Clinic in Destin, Freeport gives healthcare to uninsured
The Destin area is renowned for its beautiful beaches and booming tourist economy. But for many service and hospitality workers who help fuel the economy, obtaining health care can be a struggle.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Fox 4
USF student designing a lumber alternative to help lower construction costs
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s no secret that there’s a growing need for affordable housing.
WFLA
Florida Housing Director: ‘Almost impossible’ to find affordable housing
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The housing crisis is so dire, some families say they are forced to sleep in cars and motels as they search for affordable units.
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