COUNTY 

ABC 7 

SW Florida leaders to discuss removing fluoride from water as RFK Jr. voices concerns 

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County commissioners are set to discuss the future of fluoride in the county’s drinking water during their meeting on Tuesday. 

 

Pensacola News Journal 

Santa Rosa Commission votes to impose impact fees on new construction 

There was no fussing or screaming, and actually little in the way of fanfare at all as, following a brief public hearing, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted unanimously to impose impact fees on new construction to help pay for needed road improvements. 

 

Florida Today 

County requests $130 million to upgrade wastewater plant for Space Florida 

Brevard Commissioners last week agreed ask Space Florida to pay for $130 million in upgrades to a Merritt Island water treatment plant to help handle increased demand from the commercial space industry. 

 

WCTV 

Leon County leaders say they’re looking for ways to protect immigrants amid pressure, criticism from recent ICE raids 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Though Tallahassee is not a sanctuary city due to state law, the capital city and Leon County governments are debating ways they can still help those seeking refuge. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Phoenix 

From $200K to $1M, Rep. Fiona McFarland pushes for a big boost in sovereign immunity limits  

Within hours of its filing, there were 25 lobbyist registrations on the bill. 

 

The Capitolist 

Senate bill proposes Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County  

Legislation was introduced on Monday that would establish the Florida Museum of Black History, a state-supported institution dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Black Floridians. 

 

News-Press 

Tax cuts, pay raises in proposed state budget from Gov. DeSantis 

Highlights include a ‘Second Amendment Summer’ tax holiday, exempting ‘ammunition, firearms, and related accessories.’