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County commissioners approve sewer line expansion on Bahia Vista Street  

County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a budget amendment of $21.4 million for construction of a 24-inch parallel force main project along Bahia Vista Street as part of an overall water and sewer upgrade. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING  

Spectrum News 13  

Orange County’s ERA2 program set to launch Oct. 1  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of launching a second emergency rental assistance (ERA) program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act enacted last year. The county anticipates launching the ERA2 program on Oct. 1. 

 

Sun Sentinel  

Palm Beach County passes measure to help with rising rents  

As housing costs soar, Palm Beach County is the latest community in South Florida to offer renters better protection. 

 

The Miami Times  

Mayor announces $85M toward new ‘HOMES’ plan 

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced on Monday a $85 million investment toward affordable housing to combat rent hikes and homelessness. 

 

BROADBAND  

Orange Observer  

Orange County to spend up to $4.4 million from the ARPA fund in high-speed internet project 

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal from Spectrum to provide affordable high-speed internet to all households during its Aug. 30 meeting.