COUNTY 

Your Observer 

Sarasota commissioners OK a range of dredging plans, spending  

The first of what could be a succession of dredging projects in Phillippi Creek will likely begin this summer, but county commissioners on Tuesday urged their constituents and county officials to reach out to federal authorities — namely U.S. Rep. Greg Steube — for help to move things along. 

 

My News 13 

Orange County considers implementing a stormwater fee 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County leaders are considering ways to raise funds for new stormwater projects. 

 

First Coast News 

E-bike safety debated during St. Johns County commissioner meeting  

St. Johns County commissioners discussed whether there is a need for a new e-bike ordinance, since helmet and speed laws are already in effect. 

 

HURRICANE SEASON 

ABC 27 

Commissioner Rick Minor explains concerns about potential cuts to FEMA, NWS 

The District 3 Commissioner Rick Minor mentions the potential loss of federal reimbursement and concerns about the accuracy of weather forecasts. 

 

ABC Action News 

Trump declares Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of start to hurricane season 

This comes as Trump has made deep staffing cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WDBO 

Statewide fluoride ban receives backing from Governor Ron DeSantis  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has participated in a nationwide discussion and now states he will sign the bill to implement a statewide fluoride ban in Florida’s water supply. 

 

Florida Politics 

Lawmakers’ addresses could soon be exempted from public records, if Gov. DeSantis signs off   

Many privacy measures were introduced this Session, but only a small portion will make it to the Governor.