ENVIRONMENT 

Orlando Sentinel  

Seminole County agrees to buy land for conservation program  

“If we do this, we will be the first [county] in the state that has done this,” said Commissioner Lee Constantine in support of the proposed Seminole Forever initiative. “We understand that conservation lands are vitally important to the community. And we’re not asking our citizens to tax themselves more to do it.” 

 

COUNTY 

Naples Daily News 

Collier vows $10 million more for veterans’ nursing home project  

Collier Country’s planned veterans’ nursing home could include adult day care and outpatient therapy services with help from local taxpayer dollars. 

 

My Panhandle 

Bay County Manager discusses 5-year strategic plan  

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Bay County Manager Bob Majka discussed the 5-year strategic plan to improve local infrastructure and housing Tuesday. 

 

WFTV 

Seminole County officials working to update floodplain maps; what that means for residents  

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County officials are in the process of updating their floodplain maps in the western part of the county from Wekiva to Altamonte Springs. 

 

WCJB 

Alachua County proposes lowering property tax rate again  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – In response to a ninth straight year of increasing property values, Alachua County proposed lowering the millage rate for the seventh year running. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING  

WTXL 

Leon County invests $500K to address homelessness  

TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — Leon County commissioners and local advocates gathered at the Leon County Commission Meeting to discuss how they can lower the number of people on the streets. 

 

CYBERSECURITY 

Route-Fifty 

Lawmakers Push For Expanded Cyber Training, Education  

The Cybersecurity Awareness Act would direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to launch a new public-private campaign promoting cyber best practices across state and local governments, small businesses and underserved communities.