FAC 

Ormond Beach Observer  

Barb Girtman appointed to national steering committee 

Volusia County Council District 1 representative and Vice Chair Barb Girtman has been appointed vice chair of the National Association of Counties’ Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee, according to a news release from the county government. 

 

COUNTY  

Keys News 

County approves sales tax ballot language and new tow rates  

The Monroe County Commission approved the language for a referendum that will be placed on the November ballot asking voters to extend the one-cent sales tax used for capital improvements and infrastructure projects for another 15 years. 

 

Fox 30 

St. Johns County commissioners discuss possible move of historic house MLK visited 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It may not look like much from the street, but the Canright House, a tiny beach cottage on Atlantic View in south St. Johns County, is rich with history. 

 

WJHG 

Walton County residents speak out about short-term rentals  

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – It’s no secret short-term rentals have caused some issues, but it’s things many people living in residential communities never anticipated dealing with. County commissioners have been looking to regulate these rentals, even drafting a Short-Term Rental Ordinance. But, it was tabled at the last meeting until it could be re-written clarifying certain regulations. 

 

My Panhandle  

Residents at odds over proposed boat ramp changes  

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Traversing down Holmes Creek may soon look a little different for boaters. 

 

My Panhandle  

Bay County secures millions for sports complex  

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Bay County Commissioners hit a home run at their Tuesday meeting when they secured $10 million in funding for the new Southport Sports Complex. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Hillsborough commission won’t halt disputed Keystone development 

TAMPA — Keystone residents are already asking a court to stop a national homebuilder from assembling a 194-home development in their rural hamlet in northwest Hillsborough. 

 

WFLA 

Plans for South Hillsborough to MacDill Ferry Service Move Ahead  

It’s still a few years from becoming a reality, but Hillsborough County Commissioners are moving full-speed ahead on ferry service between south Hillsborough and MacDill Air Force Base. 

 

AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y 

Route Fifty  

Florida Gov. DeSantis Touts Teacher Proposals Amid Statewide Shortage 

The governor teased legislation aimed at recruiting retired law-enforcement officers, paramedics and firefighters who have bachelor’s degrees.