COUNTY 

Pensacola News Journal 

Escambia County homeless camping ban for HB 1365 public hearing 

Escambia County is proposing an ordinance that would ban camping on any public property under the county’s jurisdiction.   

 

First Coast News 

Lawsuit: St. Johns County ordinance violates First Amendment  

  1. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Three plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Monday against St. Johns County challenging a 2023 ordinance aimed to stop panhandling, arguing it violates the First Amendment.

 

HURRICANE SEASON 

Herald Tribune 

DeSantis announces funding to Manatee port, addresses gas shortage  

During a visit to SeaPort Manatee, while seagulls nose-dived into the sparkling water behind him, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $9.5 million in funding for the port to recover from Hurricane Milton. 

 

WTSP 

Officials ask FEMA to combine Helene and Milton assistance  

“By merging the two storms into one disaster will help expedite a lot of the red tape to make this much a quicker recovery,” Kathleen Peters said.