COUNTY 

Orlando Sentinel 

Osceola takes steps to lead in state’s semiconductor industry 

New project at NeoCity in Kissimmee seeks to train workers and attract businesses from around world 

 

BROADBAND 

Route-Fifty 

A lagging broadband program faces more delays as Trump plans changes 

States will have an additional 90 days to submit their final plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. 

 

TDT 

Tampa Bay Times 

Florida’s tourism model is working. Don’t destroy it | Column 

Florida’s economy is the envy of the nation and many countries around the world, and tourism is the engine that makes it run.   

 

Sun Sentinel 

Tourism advocates raise alarms over property tax relief plan 

The heads of the agencies that promote tourism in the Sunshine State are contacting Florida legislators with a dire warning about a plan to provide property tax relief throughout the state: The plan will backfire, costing thousands of jobs and millions in lost revenue. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Bay News 9 

GOP dispute on sales tax; Top Democrat leaves party 

After weeks of discussion and debate on a state budget, it now appears Florida’s legislative session will not end on May 2, as previously scheduled. 

 

Florida Politics 

Lee Co. single-member district bill wins over House members 

A Representative married to a Lee Commissioner elected at large spoke out against the bill. 

 

Florida Politics 

Senate to reconsider zoning bill already voted down on the floor 

Jason Pizzo, who voted against the legislation Wednesday, motioned for the chamber to reconsider.