COUNTY 

Sun Sentinel  

End of the line? Tri-Rail’s options are limited if Florida’s subsidy cut stands  

And Brightline and Spirit Airlines think they’re in a financial squeeze. 

 

Clay Today 

County prioritizes public safety, quality of life for legislative requests 

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — The Clay County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve an extensive list of future legislative requests at Tuesday’s meeting. 

 

Wear TV 

Escambia County to vote on $2 million buyout plan for flood-prone homes 

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Some Myrtle Grove homeowners will soon be trading their houses for cash. 

 

DOGE 

Florida Politics 

Ashley Moody backs Florida DOGE as way not to ‘treat taxpayers like piggybanks’ 

‘This is a great idea.’ 

 

Florida Politics 

Blaise Ingoglia is officially in for CFO, and his DOGE efforts are making a difference 

From property tax cuts to trimming the fat, local governments are now eyeing savings for their constituents. 

 

The Capitolist 

Florida TaxWatch calls for Florida Government Efficiency Act to Embed DOGE into state Law  

Florida TaxWatch is calling on lawmakers to permanently embed the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) into law, warning that ongoing cost-cutting efforts launched under Gov. Ron DeSantis could fade once his administration ends. 

 

HOME RULE 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Florida’s eroding of home rule: A trend that needs watching | Opinion 

With so much happening today in Washington, D.C., there is a temptation to ignore state and local governments.