COUNTY 

The Ledger 

First female Polk commissioner Brenda Taylor dies at 80  

Brenda Joyce Taylor, the first woman to serve as a Polk County commissioner during the 1970s has died, a family member said.   

 

WUWF 

Santa Rosa County meeting procedures tweaked to rein in speakers 

On a 3-1 vote Thursday, Santa Rosa County Commissioners adopted a new resolution amending its meeting procedures. The latest changes, aimed at helping the board chairman maintain control of meetings, primarily involve the amount of time allotted for residents to address the board. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING  

Bay News 9 

Shipping container homes on the rise in Citrus County 

HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Shipping container homes are quickly becoming a hot commodity in Citrus County, and owners say downsizing and affordability are just some of the reasons behind it. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WLRN 

A bill proposing changes to Florida’s sovereign-immunity laws sparks debate  

Cities, counties, school districts and hospitals are trying to fend off a proposal that could lead to them paying more money in lawsuits over people getting injured. 

 

WLRN 

Here are the environmental bills to watch as Florida’s legislative session starts  

From Key West to Pensacola, Florida’s environment is facing a surge of threats.