COUNTY 

The Independent Florida Alligator 

Alachua County celebrates 200 years with a kickoff celebration  

Despite the 45-degree weather, Alachua County residents braved the chill to commemorate the founding of their county.   

 

Florida Today 

Brevard seeking $2.3 million park damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton 

Brevard County is seeking money from its general fund to repair $2.3 million in damages to 19 parks caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

 

Your Observer 

New commissioners prepare to ‘fight’ for higher impact fees  

Some Manatee County commissioners are hoping the county will be collecting additional impact fees from developers by September.   

 

LEGISLATION 

Click Orlando 

These 37 new Florida bills were filed last week. Here’s the lineup 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 2025 Legislative Session is less than two months away, and lawmakers are already busy filing bills that could become law later this year.