COUNTY 

Hoodline 

Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss Secures Key Roles in 

Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss has taken on several new leadership roles within the National Association of Counties (NACo), signaling his continued commitment to bettering the management and operation of counties across the nation. 

 

News 4 Jax 

Council president says proposed $13M in tax cuts gives money ‘back to the citizens,’ still funds ‘essential services’ 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The bell rang Monday on the latest round in the fight over how Jacksonville city leaders should spend taxpayers’ money. 

 

Hernando Sun 

Hernando Commissioners Approve Funding for 2025 Senate District 11 Special Elections 

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 12 approved a budget amendment to fund Special Elections for Florida’s Senate District 11, following Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 25-148 calling for the contests after former Senator Blaise Ingoglia’s appointment as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. 

 

LEGISLATION 

The Bradenton Times 

Legal Threats Continue to Mount Against BOCC 

Commissioners have received additional notices regarding legal actions due to their efforts to collect higher impact fees, restore wetland buffers, and repeal a policy that weakens the FDAB. 

 

DOGE  

WFSU 

Florida’s CFO says wasteful spending will be undeniable after the DOGE audits  

Florida’s new chief financial officer, Blaise Ingoglia, started his gig in late July.