COUNTY 

Miami Times Online 

Miami-Dade is asking hospitals across the county to improve their patients’ food  

Hospital food has a reputation for being mediocre at best — bland, highly processed, nutritionally adequate, but not overly enjoyable, and served lukewarm or cold. 

 

Hometown News 

Volusia County Schools launches drone-based safety system  

Volusia County Schools is the first school district in Central Florida – and the nation – to launch a drone safety protection program against mass shootings. This initiative began with a live demonstration at Deltona High School on May 1. 

 

Florida Politics 

St. Johns County government officials are jumping into the podcasting arena 

In an effort to enhance outreach, St. Johns County is cross-promoting podcasts on multiple media platforms. 

 

DATA CENTERS 

Citrus County Chronicles 

County seeks tighter rules for data centers  

Citrus County is taking a closer look at how to handle the rapid rise of data centers and what that could mean for residents. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Months after pitching homestead property tax repeal, Ron DeSantis still ‘running studies’ on how it will work 

‘It is doable.’