COUNTY 

Spectrum News 

Seminole County proposes hotel fee to fund sports complex 

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Visitors staying at hotels in Seminole County may soon see an added charge on their nightly bill. 

 

Positively Osceola 

Osceola County Commission Approves Ceremonial Use of Mayor, Vice Mayor Titles for Chair and Vice Chair 

At its March 3, 2025, board meeting, the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to adopt the ceremonial titles of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the roles of Chair and Vice Chair. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Tampa Bay Business Journal  

DeSantis’ Florida DOGE sparks debate among Hillsborough officials  

Hillsborough County commissioners were divided over a proposal to volunteer for an audit by DeSantis’ Florida DOGE. 

 

News 4 Jax 

Local lawmakers push for statewide anti-DEI bills that would prohibit local government DEI policies 

A local state representative and state senator have filed bills aimed at cracking down on DEI enforcement statewide 

 

Growth Spotter 

Florida’s Live Local Act is broken. Can it be fixed?  

New legislation this session aims to address some of the problems that were created last year when cities and counties opted out of the program. 

 

Sun-Sentinel  

DeSantis, planning to ‘DOGE’ local governments, brings up Broward 

During a recent stop in South Florida, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis name-dropped Broward County while talking about the importance of “DOGE-ing” local governments — or scrutinizing their expenses to “reduce the bloat.” 

 

Florida Politics 

Corey Simon’s ‘rural renaissance’ bill advances with full support 

The legislation aims to bolster Florida’s rural communities by increasing economic opportunities and enhancing infrastructure 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

MD Counties 

How Counties Can Benefit From NACo’s AI Leadership Academy 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how governments operate, and counties are no exception to this evolution.   

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

WUWF 

Florida Senate panel wants study on property tax changes ‘to make sure that we get it right’  

Expect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida.