COUNTY 

WESH 

Orange County leaders approve working group to study film incentive program 

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A new opportunity in Orange County could expand the area’s film and television scene, turning Orlando into the Hollywood of the East. 

 

Bay News 9 

Pinellas County offers pre-filled sandbags for residents  

St. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County is offering residents up to 10 free, pre-filled sandbags in preparation for hurricane season. 

 

CBS 12 

Indian River County hosts expo on disaster preparedness  

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As we approach hurricane season, Indian River County officials are working to make sure the people who live there are ready. 

 

Sun Sentinel  

Palm Beach County’s next steps with $200M in housing funds  

A batch of developers have applied for a shot at a portion of the $200 million pool of funds set aside for affordable housing in Palm Beach County as hundreds of new affordable housing units may come into the pipeline. 

 

CYBERSECURITY 

Star 9.45 

Orange County Supervisor of Elections pitches $1 million boost for voter outreach plus cybersecurity  

Orange County Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean, announces what his office is calling a “groundbreaking budget,” in an effort to boost voter outreach, and strengthen cybersecurity. 

 

Route-Fifty  

The key to filling IT talent gaps? Invest in your current workforce.  

COMMENTARY | Retaining IT talent requires more than just competitive pay and defined career paths. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Route-Fifty 

A glimpse at the ‘human-machine partnership’  

Lots has been said about the ways in which artificial intelligence may augment employees’ work. But first, local governments will need to successfully manage the learning curve.