COUNTY 

Levy Citizen 

Levy County earns statewide recognition for community outreach at FFEA Sunsational Awards Levy County was honored at the 2025 Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) Sunsational Awards, receiving 2nd place for “Best Community Outreach Program.” 

 

WQCS 

St. Lucie County commissioners examine road impact fees amidst county growth  

FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County commissioners on Aug. 19 postponed a vote on steep increases to impact fees after residents, developers and business leaders raised concerns about affordability and timing. 

 

WGCU 

More than $38 million awarded for state’s small, rural communities  

More than $38 million was awarded Thursday to 19 small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. 

 

IMMIGRATION 

Naples Daily News 

Alligator Alcatraz will continue operations says Florida governor 

The aftershock of U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams’ is sending waves through the environmental and political realms as the future of Alligator Alcatraz, at this point, is unsure.