COUNTY 

Herald-Tribune 

Manatee County commissioners may again ban retail pet sales 

Manatee County could soon implement a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats once again, but the County Commission is split on the issue despite heavy support from much of the local animal advocacy community. 

 

WNDB 

Volusia County Council OK’s $10.4 Million in Affordable Housing  

A major expenditure was approved by the Volusia County Council to bolster the area’s affordable housing market on Tuesday. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

House panel gives first OK to bill raising payout caps for lawsuits against the government 

The bill’s detractors argue it could bankrupt some local governments. 

 

WFLA 

Florida Lawmakers Propose Study to Eliminate Property Taxes  

FLORIDA – A new legislative proposal aims to explore the feasibility of abolishing property taxes in Florida. 

 

Florida Politics 

Corey Simon files legislation to foster ‘rural renaissance’ in Florida 

Simon has filed a comprehensive bill that aims to reinvigorate Florida’s rural communities through innovation. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Florida senator wants local governments better prepared for flooding 

Sen. Danny Burgess filed a Senate bill that would require local governments to annually inspect stormwater systems.