COUNTY 

WFTV 

‘Drownings are preventable’: Seminole County first responders receive drowning prevention training 

SANFORD, Fla. — Summer is winding down, but the work of first responders in Seminole County never stops. 

 

Alachua Chronicle 

Alachua County Commission discusses ways to improve advisory board participation and diversity  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – During a special meeting this afternoon, the Alachua County Commission discussed ways to improve advisory board participation and diversity. 

 

WTSP 

Polk County leaders discus raising impact fees  

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County leaders have voted to move forward with a plan that could drastically increase impact fees. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING  

Islander News 

Rep. Lopez discusses the next steps for Florida’s ‘Live Local’ affordable housing requirements  

Affordable housing laws and condo assessment challenges were among the topics of choice for State Rep.   

 

PUBLIC CAMPING 

First Coast News 

JFRD to help with Jacksonville’s plan for homeless community ahead of pubic sleeping ban  

The city would give $2.5 million to JFRD to assist with outreach components of the city’s homelessness strategic plan. The public sleeping ban takes effect Oct. 1. 

 

LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

Florida Politics 

Legislative Committee weeks to begin in December  

Most of the meetings will be in 2025, but there’s some action this year also.