COUNTY
Vero News
Penny increase to tourist tax could aid beach replenishment
With tourism numbers across the state exceeding predictions, Indian River County is looking at capitalizing on this surge to raise more money for beach replenishment.
NWF Daily News
Okaloosa County raises rates for emergency service calls
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday decided to increase emergency medical service rates for the next three fiscal years.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Business Observer Florida
$12.5 million in county funding to four Pinellas affordable housing projects
In an effort to spur the development of needed affordable housing, Pinellas County commissioners in May approved $12.51 million in funding to support four projects that will bring 307 new units to the area.
LEGISLATION
SW Florida Business Today
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Rural Infrastructure and Economic Development
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1209 to support rural development and economic opportunity by expanding opportunities for rural communities to be awarded funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).
Panama City News Herald
Florida TaxWatch finds $600 million worth of ‘turkeys’ in 2023 budget
In its annual Budget Turkey Watch Report, Tallahassee-based Florida TaxWatch identified 218 appropriation items, those they’ll spend taxpayer money on, totaling nearly $600 million within Florida’s $117 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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