WJCT 

St. Johns County Commissioner Paul Waldron passes away  

St. Johns County Commissioner Paul Waldron passed away Monday. The St. Johns County commission meeting began with the sad news Tuesday morning. 

 

WMFE 

Orange County Library System waives all late fees on books, other items  

The library system says it has also cleared all past overdue fees on patrons’ accounts.  

CEO Steve Powell hopes this move will help make the library even more inclusive to all of its patrons. 

 

Florida Weekly 

Election changes backed in Ian-damaged counties  

More than 1 million voters in three Southwest Florida counties slammed by Hurricane Ian will have more options to cast ballots in the November general election, under an emergency order issued last week. 

 

Florida Keys Free Press 

County Commission delves into sea-level rise 

MARATHON — The Monroe County Commission will vote on several items Wednesday, Oct. 18, to help homeowners and neighborhoods better protect themselves against flooding from rain, king tides, tropical storms and hurricanes. 

 

WJHG 

State grant helps Bay County Fire buy protective suit  

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Bay County Commissioners approved the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant at this morning’s meeting. 

 

WJHG 

Bay Co. Commissioners help officials hit by Hurricane Ian  

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Several officials from Bay County went down to Lee County to help local leaders there navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. 

 

BEACH RE-NOURISHMENT 

WOKV 

St. Johns turns to FEMA funding for beach re-nourishment after Ian 

  1. JOHNS, Fla — St. Johns County commissioners approved $325,000 in what will be the first step in getting federal funding for new beach re-nourishment projects along the coast after Hurricane Ian.