COUNTY 

Spectrum News 

Orange County approves plan for $219M in disaster relief  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County leaders are another step closer to submitting an action plan for federal funds that will address unmet needs more than a year after Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida. 

 

WCJB 

Marion County commissioners pass an ordinance that abides by a Florida law  

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – The Marion County Commission held a public hearing that resulted in the criminal history screening ordinance being approved before the deadline of Jan. 31. 

 

LEGISLATION 

ABC Action News 

As session starts, Florida lawmakers will debate rules for vacation rentals  

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Linda McIlroy has lived in Redington Beach for a long time. So long, she planted many of the palm trees that now shade her neighborhood and give it its charm. 

 

Keys News 

Keys focused on housing during legislative session 

TALLAHASSEE — Before the state legislative session began Tuesday, Jan. 9, Monroe County officials wrapped up a series of meetings with chambers of commerce in the Florida Keys to shore up support for a proposed bill that would allow Monroe County Tourist Development Council funds to be used for affordable housing projects. 

 

Orlando Sentinel 

Orlando senator files bill to protect Visit Orlando funding  

With Orange County commissioners poised to cut Visit Orlando’s $100-million-plus budget, State Sen. Linda Stewart has proposed legislation to make that harder to do.