COUNTY 

Wakulla News 

BOCC dissatisfied with impact fee study  

Despite being dissatisfied with the initial impact fee recommendations, in the end commissioners voted to accept the study consulting firm Kimley-Horn proposed.   

 

My Panhandle 

Okaloosa County release updates on the world’s largest artificial reef, the SS United States  

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Crews are making progress on preparing what’s to become the world’s largest artificial reef. 

 

Miami Herald 

Miami-Dade launches all-electric rapid bus system 

South Dade residents will have access to a new transportation connection from Florida City to Dadeland South: Metro Express, Miami-Dade’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the longest fully electric one in the United States. 

  

Naples Daily News 

Mike Greenwell, Boston Red Sox, Lee County Fl commissioner dies 

A former Red Sox player, lifelong Lee County resident and county commissioner has died of thyroid cancer. 

 

DOGE  

The Destin Log 

Florida DOGE tour driven by simple math, fiery talk, few specifics 

When Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia sweeps through cities and counties with audit teams unearthing what he calls reckless spending and wasted taxpayer dollars, the rhetoric is hot and the numbers stunning. 

 

GROWTH 

Florida Politics 

State rejects St. Johns County comprehensive growth plan 

FloridaCommerce officials took exception to the St. Johns County restrictions regarding construction after hurricanes.