COUNTY 

352 Today 

Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback  

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously (5–0) at a July 21 transmittal hearing to move forward with requests from Golden Ocala Equestrian Land, LLC for text and map amendments tied to a proposed 236-acre sports and entertainment complex. 

 

WTSP 

Pinellas County struggles with beach renourishment holdouts  

On the barrier islands, the county still has less than 50% of the temporary easements it wants. 

 

The Apopka Voice 

Orange County launches Small Business Enterprise Program with webinars to expand local opportunities  

New initiative offers guidance and resources to help small businesses compete for county contracts 

 

Hometown News 

FPL announces planned upgrades for Brevard County to continue building a stronger, smarter grid  

FPL’s “smart trimming” technology is part of the company’s ongoing investments to fortify the energy grid to make it stronger and more storm resilient. 

 

STATE 

Florida Politics 

Blaise Ingoglia sworn in as Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer 

Gov. DeSantis’ warning to local governments: ‘You better buckle up because there’s a new Sheriff in town.’ 

 

TRANSPORTATION 

Stet News 

How to get around: County has high hopes for transportation master plan  

Growth expected to increase demand for buses and trains; plan to make case for taxpayer support. 

 

DOGE  

WFSU 

DeSantis’ “Florida DOGE” to launch audits into Broward County and Gainesville 

The targets of Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Florida DOGE” taskforce have been revealed: two municipalities that historically lean Democrat. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

St. Pete Catalyst 

Local leaders express property tax elimination concerns  

State Senator Nick DiCeglie recently told city council members, much to their dismay, that the governor is intent on eliminating or significantly reducing property taxes.