COUNTY 

Observer  

Ocoee leaders support unifying West Orange cities in county redistricting  

The Ocoee City Commission voted to express support for the proposed county redistricting map, which places Ocoee, Winter Garden, Oakland, and Apopka in the same district. 

 

The Apopka Voice 

Orange County seeks to bring Vision 2050 into compliance with new state law  

Staff initiates dialogue with Florida Department of Commerce to address policies 

 

Fox 29 

Martin County eyes guest houses as affordable housing solution 

As Florida’s housing market continues to strain residents, Martin County is exploring ways to make living here more affordable: letting homeowners rent out their guest houses. 

 

LEGISLATION  

WFTV 

Orange County joins lawsuit over development rules, moratoriums  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is joining a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180, which restricts local governments from creating new building rules or moratoriums. 

 

DOGE 

Tampa Bay Times 

Florida CFO issues subpoenas, says Orange County not complying with DOGE audit 

Orange County’s mayor denied the county withheld information and noted the state offered no evidence. 

 

STATE 

Florida Politics 

Fort Lauderdale defies Gov. DeSantis order, joins cities fighting to save rainbow street art 

‘We cannot be bullied into submission and to allow others to dictate what happens in our community.’ 

 

Miami Times Online 

Canadian tourism down year over year, but Ron DeSantis sees them as key to property tax abatement  

Ron DeSantis says that Canadian “snowbirds” are still coming to Florida in big enough numbers to facilitate a proposed reduction or elimination of property taxes.