COUNTY 

Flagler News Weekly 

Help Showcase Flagler in Photos for Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Calendar Contest ‘Florida Flower Power’  

July 1, 2025 – Flagler County is seeking photographers who would like to submit their images for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2026 calendar contest “Florida Flower Power.” 

 

Citizen Portal 

Commissioners Zalak and Tart showcase employee recognition initiatives at Florida County meeting 

In the heart of Marion County, the Board of County Commissioners convened on July 1, 2025, to discuss vital community initiatives and address public concerns. 

 

Click Orlando  

Orange County spends millions to house homeless people in jail. Is there a better way? 

74 Orlando arrests for public camping since January 

 

WFSU 

Leon County approves $500,000 in recurring funds for affordable rental housing   

The Leon County Commission has approved a half-million dollars in recurring funds for affordable rental housing. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Herald-Tribune 

DeSantis vetoes Manatee County’s $4 million in budget requests 

Manatee County struck out and will receive zero state budget appropriations sought by local state lawmakers following vetoes by Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

 

Watermark Out News 

DeSantis signs $115 billion-plus budget with $567 million in vetoes  

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a long-awaited state budget June 30 just hours before it would take effect, vetoing $567 million.