COUNTY 

Pensacola News Journal 

Pensacola and Perdido Bays get federal funding to stop pollution 

Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program, a group dedicated to preserving local waterways, is getting a rare designation from the U.S. government that not only recognizes the organization’s work but it’s already opening millions of dollars in federal funding opportunities. 

 

Positively Osceola 

‘Operation Best Foot Forward’ Returns to Osceola County to Promote Pedestrian Safety Around Central Florida’s Parks & Trails  

Recognizing that less than 50% of Central Florida drivers are yielding to pedestrians near parks and trails, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program will be kicking off its quarterly pedestrian safety enforcement beginning April 30, dubbed Operation Best Foot Forward, to bring awareness and education to drivers to keep pedestrians safe near parks and trail crossings in Central Florida. 

 

St. Augustine Record 

St. Johns County introduces a 5-year Public Safety Plan  

The County unveils a five-year Public Safety Plan to build four public safety stations; a regional fire training center; a medical examiner facility; and expand the Sheriff’s Office. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Click Orlando 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 28 more bills into law. Here’s what they do and when they take effect  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills into law that cover a variety of issues, including teen labor rules, the use of A.I. in political ads, and dead body reporting. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Next Gov 

State and local agencies evaluate their AI future  

The recent surge of interest and investment in artificial intelligence tools has presented some fascinating new opportunities in the government landscape. While AI has often been depicted as a futuristic concept, its adoption is increasingly becoming a present reality in nearly all sectors – including state and local government.