COUNTY 

Bradenton Herald 

FL makes surprise move to stop Manatee’s wetland protections  

As Manatee County leaders were poised for a final vote to restore local wetland protections, state officials shocked them with a last-minute opposition. 

 

FOX 35 

Orange Co. leaders fight for federal funding in D.C. 

Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer to talk about several County Commissioners traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal lawmakers in an attempt to secure federal funding for several programs, including the Head Start program for early education for children. 

 

Bay News 9 

Pasco County to receive $585.7 million for storm relief 

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A little more than $585 million is coming to Pasco County in the form of storm relief. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WUWF 

DeSantis rejects idea of a budget ‘summit’ for Legislature, says people should do their jobs  

Gov. Ron DeSantis said there’s no need for a special summit to agree on a budget, which has kept the Legislature from ending its session over a week after it was supposed to. 

 

WESH 

Florida bill could strip local government power to control growth 

The Volusia County chair says it would nullify land development rules. 

 

Miami Times 

Senate President Albritton walks away from tax deal, citing $2.5B in recurring cuts  

A $2.8 billion tax cut deal reached between Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez last week to help bring the 2025 regular session to a close is now off the table. 

 

AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y  

WSFL 

California Gov. Newsom urges cities and counties to ban homeless encampments 

The issue has become one of the most intractable issues in California and one sure to dog Newsom if he runs for national office.