SHORT-TERM RENTALS 

Fox 13 

Pinellas County leaders consider regulations for short-term rentals 

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – In Pinellas County, commissioners are considering new ways to crack down on short-term rentals. 

 

COUNTY 

WUWF 

New artificial reefs program set to begin with project off Key West  

A new artificial reefs program that scientists hope will help reduce stress on the Florida Keys’ fragile marine ecosystem has started this month — with the first project off Key West already in the works. 

 

Lehigh Acre Citizen 

Lee County, municipalities, seek extension for responding to FEMA on insurance downgrade  

Lee County has asked FEMA to extend its 30-day deadline to provide additional information before the federal agency eliminates its 25% discount on flood insurance policies. 

 

WINK NEWS 

Charlotte County condos and co-ops may soon see a change to inspections  

A potential new Charlotte County law will impact many condos and co-op owners. 

 

FOX 13 

Pinellas County leaders weighing new regulations for pet stores  

  1. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Joy Smoak and Kristen Rodricks bought their puppies on the same day from a pet store in Pinellas County two years apart. The women have eerily similar stories.

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Hillsborough leaders greenlight carbon capture proposal  

County commissioners approved the measure in a 5-2 vote. Environmental groups issued a final warning.