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Islander News 

Illegal dumping into Biscayne Bay waters frustrate County Board of Commissioners 

So, what was that chalky wave of pollutants spotted in Biscayne Bay that circulated over social media last weekend? 

 

Miami Today 

Miami-Dade votes to battle state for control of its expressways  

Miami-Dade commissioners on Tuesday voted that control of five Miami-Dade expressways that a state-created body began operating in August is to be legally returned to the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority that long had run them.
 

CBS 12 

St. Lucie Co. commissioners approve cameras at parks following deadly MLK Day shooting  

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County is looking to add surveillance cameras at five county parks. 

 

Business Observer 

Lee County authorizes more than $4M in bed taxes for beach projects  

Lee County officials have approved $4.4 million in bed tax funds for beach and shoreline projects.   

 

Click Orlando 

Seminole County unveils new vehicles for flood rescues, other emergencies 

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Out with the old and in with the new! The Seminole County Fire Department unveiled two brand new high-water and multi-use rescue vehicles. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

Islander News 

Communities are dealing with rocky implementation of FL’s new “Live Local Act” law; Doral imposes a 6-month new development moratorium  

Local officials on the ground working to help alleviate Florida’s housing crisis are now asking for a favor when the Legislature convenes in 2024: Fix the unintended consequences that came out of a signature policy initiative in the state Senate. 

 

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ROUTE-FIFTY 

AI bots are helping 911 dispatchers with their workload  

Artificial intelligence is quietly revolutionizing non-emergency calls in 911 dispatch centers.