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News 4 JAX 

Florida governor issues executive order to extend property tax deadlines for homes, business damaged by Hurricane Ian  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Legislature will hold a special session before the end of the year to consider providing property tax relief for people and businesses whose property was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday. 

 

Keys News 

County moves forward on mooring field plan  

The Monroe County Commission agreed Wednesday to start the permitting process for placing 100 new moorings off Key West, which when complete will allow the implementation of a state law requiring boaters within a mile of Key West and not in a managed mooring field to move their vessels every 90 days. 

 

Florida Politics 

Nassau Co. Commissioners leave American Beach out of ARPA funding  

Use of federal coronavirus dollars in a lot of places is dictated by the decisions of local officials, and that can create some conflicts when it comes to local priorities. Nassau County decided to open up its Nassau Florida Prosperity Plan to new goals and projects, made possible by millions of dollars in federal funds. 

 

ABC Action News 

New SunRunner buses hit the road and welcome lots of riders 

  1. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the pastel-colored bus turned the corner and approached a stop at USF St. Pete, the crowd that had lined up there — long before dawn — cheered.

 

My CBS 4 

Alachua County Emergency Management hosts “Preparing your Congregation for Disaster”  

Alachua County, FL — The Salvation Army teamed up with the Alachua County Emergency Management department to host the first ever “Preparing your Congregation for Disaster” workshop. 

 

Your Sun 

Red tide arrives at Sarasota County beaches  

SARASOTA — State and county officials issued a health advisory for beaches in Sarasota County due to the presence of red tide. 

 

OPIOIDS 

Citrus County Chronicle 

New comprehensive statewide treatment for opioid addiction to begin in Citrus County  

Opioid addiction is no game, but on Thursday, Citrus County was given a game changer when it comes to treating those who struggle with it. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

The Town-Crier 

Voters To Decide On County’s Affordable Housing Bond Proposal 

Less than a month ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 8 ballot decision, the Wellington Village Council heard a presentation on a plan that asks Palm Beach County voters to approve a bond issue to help developers build housing for the increasingly priced-out middle class.