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Hernando Sun
County considers jail expansion
Commissioners at the January 24th, 2023, regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting heard a presentation for the potential expansion of the Hernando County Detention Center.
WTSP
Smoking, vaping prohibited in Hernando County parks and beaches
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — Smoking and vaping will be banned in Hernando County parks and beaches starting May 15, according to a news release.
My Panhandle
Walton Co. tries to keep up with housing demand
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County is growing at a rapid rate, and has struggled to keep up with the housing demand.
My CBS
Alachua County Commissioners decline extension of agreement with Ygrene
Alachua County, FL — If you’ve had energy efficiency renovations on your home in the last three years through the PACE program your repayment method is up in the air.
WLRN
Key takeaways from Miami-Dade Mayor’s ‘State of the County’ speech
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveiled her plans for 2023 on Wednesday night in her “State of the County” speech, focusing her goals on curbing gun violence, improving public transportation, boosting the affordable housing supply and creating a $9 million fund to get the private sector to help solve pressing community issues.
Tampa Bay Times
Pinellas’ big mental health connection plans coming soon, officials say
Years-in-the-making efforts to centralize and improve Pinellas County’s scattered mental health care system are close to coming to fruition, county officials said Thursday.
WGCU
Collier County reverses rental hike notice law after landlord protest
After protests from landlords and the county’s board of realtors, Collier County commissioners repealed a requirement that landlords raising rents give tenants 60 days notice. Commissioners had approved the ordinance, requiring the notice if rental rates increased by more than 5%.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
WFTV
Push to ban rent control measures in Florida gains traction
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — There’s now a push to ban rent control measures across the state.
LEGISLATION
ABC Action News
Florida Senate president unveils plan to tackle affordable housing ‘crisis’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Senate president thinks she has a plan to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis.
Florida Politics
Marco Rubio files nine bills focused on Florida-specific issues
The legislation covers issues from citrus standards to shoreline protection.
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