COUNTY 

WCJB 

Alachua County commissioners ending inmate fees as part of larger plan to reduce incarceration  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – “The people that are left behind in jail after first appearance are the poorest–the people that can’t afford bond. So why are you charging even more?” asked Kimber Tough. 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  

Spectrum News 13 

Seminole County emergency staff prepare for storm season  

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County staff are preparing for the 2023 hurricane season this week through training exercises. 

 

News 4 JAX 

Flagler County Emergency Management rolling out new safety measures ahead of hurricane season  

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Hurricane season begins in two days and now is the time to prepare. 

 

BROADBAND  

The Ledger 

State awards $4.1 million to expand broadband access in Polk County 

Florida has awarded two grants for projects to expand broadband access in Polk County. 

 

AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y 

Marco Eagle  

Florida’s official state symbols range from alligators to orange juice  

Through history, states like Florida have developed lists of official state symbols. These symbols represent the fabric of the state and they are used to establish clarity when it comes to the state’s identity and differentiating one state from other states. Although some symbols are not unique to one state as you will see.