COUNTY 

My News 13 

Volusia County votes to advance beach horseback riding plan 

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal that council members approved to move forward with on Tuesday night.   

 

WSVN 

Miami-Dade commissioners meet to discuss updates to mayor’s proposed budget 

MIAMI (WSVN) – A budget battle is taking place at a Miami-Dade commission meeting over proposed cuts outlined in Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s budget. 

 

Orlando Weekly 

Florida sees increase in tourism numbers, but fewer Canadian visitors  

Tourism from Canada is down this year amid controversies about issues such as the U.S. imposing tariffs and President Donald Trump floating the idea of annexing Canada 

 

LEGISLATION 

Herald-Tribune 

Manatee County cancels wetlands vote meant to challenge SB 180 

Faced with potential removal from office, Manatee County Commissioners scrapped plans to vote in favor of wetlands protections and development regulations on Thursday that would clash with the controversial state policy established by Senate Bill 180. 

 

FEDERAL 

Florida Politics 

Kathy Castor slams end of public broadcasting grant program for emergency warning systems 

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said budget cuts mean it can’t divvy grants, leaving FEMA to figure out program distribution. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Route-Fifty 

Cities across the US are embracing AI guidelines for local government workers 

Municipalities have been forging ahead on usage policies for their employees, drawing from federal guidance but also implementing their own initiatives.