COUNTY  

Tallahassee Democrat 

Wakulla County airport update: Commissioners table vote  

Wakulla County commissioners tabled a vote on the fate of the county’s only public-use airport Monday. County Commissioner Ralph Thomas said the subject will be shelved while he aims to change a Florida statute in the next legislative session to release the county from “a catch-22 situation.” 

 

North Escambia 

Escambia Approves Static Millage Rate, Defined As A Tax Increase, And $654.5 Million Budget The Escambia County Commission Tuesday evening gave final approval to a static property tax rate for next fiscal year, which is defined by the state as a tax increase. 

 

WJHG 

New EMS service coming to Bay County 

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Many would say keeping the people of Bay County safe is a top priority. 

 

Local 10 

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to give themselves substantial raise  

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County commissioners met Tuesday night and voted early Wednesday morning in favor of drastically increasing their compensation. 

 

My Panhandle  

Bay Co. secures $9.5 million to help people purchase homes  

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Bay County Commissioners were able to reallocate $9.5 million dollars in funding from a different ReHouse Bay program to take care of people in the purchasing program queue. 

 

North Fort Myers Neighbor 

Lee Commissioners authorize grant submissions to assist people who are or at risk of being homeless  

The Lee Board of County Commissioners today voted to authorize Continuum of Care grant applications to assist people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. 

 

INFRASTRUCTURE  

Panama City News Herald  

FDOT agreement to realign Star Avenue approved by Bay County Commission  

PANAMA CITY — A long-awaited roadway improvement project is around the corner for a busy intersection in Bay County.