COUNTY 

Fox 35 

Orange County firefighters test augmented reality helmets in smoke-filled rescues  

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Fire Rescue is testing new augmented reality (AR) helmets that improve visibility through thick smoke. 

 

WFTV 

Volusia County approves hurricane recovery plan with $20 million for home buyouts  

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County will spend up to $20 million to buy properties that have flooded multiple times. 

 

The Daytona Beach News-Journal 

Volusia County approves incentives for affordable housing 

Volusia County has new incentives to attract affordable housing and low-impact development, which the County Council approved this week. 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

ABC Action News 

With FEMA in limbo, Florida’s top emergency leader says state need not worry 

“We’re going to continue to perform at a very high level for the residents of Florida,” FDEM’s Kevin Guthrie told ABC Action News. 

 

SHORT-TERM RENTALS 

Florida Politics  

Do Airbnbs produce extra trash? Raquel Regalado wants to know — and maybe charge a fee if so 

She has focused on issues of waste disposal and recycling for years. 

 

TAXES 

TC Palm 

Florida’s big tax cut plan comes at a bad time for economy | Editorial 

The state of Florida dodged a bullet, thanks to what many may see as a political debacle within the state capitol.   

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Multiple affordable housing measures shelved this Session 

The measures aimed to allow property owners more autonomy, as well as expand tax credits for affordable housing.