COUNTY 

Tampa Bay Times 

Pasco libraries may install new rules for children’s books 

LAND O’LAKES — Pasco County families soon could face more hoops to read certain books in their public libraries. 

 

WESH 

Volusia County rejects development moratorium to address flooding  

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County officials rejected a proposed development moratorium aimed at addressing ongoing flooding issues. 

 

WJHG 

Bay County Launches $10.5M Regional Marketing Campaign for Northwest Florida 

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Bay County Tourist Development Council is partnering with Florida Triumph Gulf Coast on a regional marketing campaign to promote Northwest Florida as a top travel destination. 

 

PUBLIC CAMPING 

Mid-Florida Newspaper 

Seminole County braces for lawsuits over public camping ban 

Seminole County now facing enforcement confusion of public camping ban after state lawmakers pass blanket ban for entire state of Florida. 

 

FEDERAL  

Wink News 

Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL  

President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

‘Debris on top of debris’: Local leaders brief legislators on hurricane impacts 

Storms brought existential challenges to areas throughout the state. 

 

Florida Politics 

Housing update shows gains from Live Local Act, but affordability challenges linger in large counties 

A change in law allowed construction of more working class housing, but market challenges remain.