COUNTY 

Herald-Tribune 

Sarasota County leaders OK medical freedom, Bill of Rights resolutions  

Sarasota County is now a “Bill of Rights Sanctuary County” that guarantees a patient’s rights to choose medical care with informed consent, according to two related resolutions the County Commission approved on a 4-1 vote Tuesday. 

 

WDW 

Orange County, Florida Approves Creation of Special Tax District for Universal to Construct SunRail Station  

Orange County, Florida has approved the creation of a special taxing district for Universal Orlando Resort that will help fund the Sunshine Corridor, bringing a SunRail station to the Orange County Convention Center near Epic Universe. 

 

WTSP 

Manatee County green lights veterans affordable housing project  

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — On Tuesday, the Board of Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with an affordable housing project for veterans.   

 

WLRN 

Broward commissioners reject proposal to use tourism dollars for affordable housing  

Broward commissioners rejected a proposal that would have pushed the Florida Legislature to allow them to use millions of tourism tax dollars for affordable housing. 

 

ENERGY 

TC Palm  

FPL hydrogen program, uses sun and water to fight climate change 

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY — FPL is taking the state’s two most abundant resources — sunshine and water — to create clean energy and save customers money.