COUNTY 

Wink News 

Flood-prone South Lee County to get $1.3M canal upgrade for relief  

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Lee County commissioners approved $1.3 million to replace an aging weir near Page Field, a step toward ending chronic flooding near the Ten Mile Canal. 

 

GROWTH MANAGEMENT 

Florida Politics 

Miami Beach to weigh lawsuit against state over pre-emption bill curbing local land-use authority 

The legislation is part of a broader effort by state leaders to curb what they see as overly restrictive local zoning policies. 

 

WFLA 

Hurricane ‘fix-it’ bill fails to pass despite bipartisan backing  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Lawmakers ended session just days ago, and one of the most anticipated bills never made it across the finish line, despite bipartisan support. 

 

LEGISLATION  

Florida Bar 

Several court-related bills pass as session ends without budget deal  

Many court-related bills made it to the finish line — a few didn’t — before a stalemate forced the Legislature last week to adjourn another 60-day regular session without reaching a budget agreement. 

 

The Answer Tampa 

Financial transparency increasing for local governments 

(The Center Square) – Florida taxpayers will have increased access to see how local governments are spending their money under a bill passed by the Legislature during the regular session’s final week.