COUNTY 

Calle Ocho 

Miami International Airport Breaks Records And Advances $9 Billion Modernization Plan  

Miami International Airport (MIA) continues to reach new heights, achieving record-breaking passenger and cargo growth in 2024 while making significant progress on its $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Was Manatee County dam release responsible for flooding? 

New reports point to record rainfall, increased development and other infrastructure issues as causes of local flooding. 

 

SHORT-TERM RENTALS 

Suncoast News 

Pinellas County to keep closer eye on short-term rentals 

By April, Pinellas County could kick off a program that provides greater control, regulation and tracking of short-term rentals in unincorporated neighborhoods, with violators facing hefty code enforcement fines. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Fox 13 

Florida’s legislative session begins this week. Here are some of the key bills filed in Tallahassee  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Florida lawmakers will gather in Tallahassee for their annual legislative session, with several key issues on the table. 

 

Sun-Sentinel  

Florida is waging a fight over fluoride in drinking water. Where does your county stand?  

On a February evening, five Delray Beach city commissioners listened intently from the dais as Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urged against adding fluoride to their city water. 

 

St. Augustine Record 

Florida’s 2025 legislative session: What’s at stake for residents 

Tuesday the House and Senate will meet at the Florida Capitol again for a 60-day legislative session. 

 

WLRN 

Florida lawmakers file bill to limit incinerator construction near residential areas  

State legislators are weighing in on Miami Dade County’s ongoing trash incinerator debate after lawmakers recently filed a new bill. 

 

Florida Politics 

Clay Yarborough, Dean Black look to dump local DEI initiatives 

Officials voting for legislation of this type could be removed from office. 

 

Florida Politics 

Tom Leek files bill targeting cities’ excess funds for stormwater 

If stormwater projects are not needed, the funds can be redirected for purposes such as fee rebates, computer upgrades, or training.