COUNTY 

Bay News 9 

Lake County plans workshops to manage growth surge 

TAVARES, Fla. — Lake County officials are looking for community input on how to manage its influx of growth.  

 

Westside Gazette  

FPL announces planned upgrades for Broward County to continue building a stronger, smarter grid  

The company’s smart grid technology prevented more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season. 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Click Orlando 

Will Florida have a tax holiday ahead of hurricane season? Here’s what to know 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For nearly a decade, Florida residents have been able to depend on an annual sales tax holiday to help prepare for hurricane season. 

 

WTXL 

FEMA pulls its strategic plan, signaling an upcoming overhaul of procedures 

The multi-year document sets policy and priorities for the department as it responds to natural disasters and other emergencies. 

 

WTSP 

Sen. Rick Scott urges hurricane preparations, dismisses FEMA readiness concerns  

The Republican joined local officials in Clearwater to urge residents to have hurricane plans in place. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Palm Beach Post 

Florida property taxes make communities better | Opinion 

Property taxes are not a punishment for homeownership. They are an essential investment in the community that makes homeownership worthwhile. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Bay News 9 

‘Yes, In God’s Backyard’ bill affordable housing solution 

  1. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A church may not be the first that comes to mind when you think of affordable housing, but it will likely be part of the conversation and solution going forward if the governor signs a newly passed bill.