COUNTY 

Pensacola News Journal  

Santa Rosa County Land Development Code back up for review, changes  

The debate is on as Santa Rosa County Commissioners embark for the second time in three years to retool the county’s Land Development Code. 

 

ABC 7 

Collier County celebrates 100 years 

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — On Monday, there was a big celebration for Collier County’s 100th anniversary! People have lived there a lot longer, but that’s when it became its own county! 

 

Fort Myers News-Press 

Lee County water customers face surge in rates to cope with growth  

Population growth and accompanying demand for water services combined with the pressures of inflation will likely mean higher water and sewer rates for customers of Lee County Utilities. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WGCU 

Florida bills awaiting approval would repeal local tenant laws and allow monthly fees for renters  

Two Florida bills awaiting signatures from Gov. Ron DeSantis would repeal local tenant laws (HB 1417) and introduce an alternative payment method to security deposits (HB 133). 

 

Miami Herald  

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills limiting Chinese land ownership, TikTok at schools  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Saying that China posed a threat to Floridians, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed three bills targeting Chinese influence in Florida’s schools, universities and agriculture.