COUNTY 

City & State FL 

Broward commission rejects proposal to study need for financial assistance for condo owners 

Broward County commissioners have rejected a proposed study weighing the need for financial assistance to help condo owners who need repairs to their aging buildings. 

 

Bay News 9 

Sumter County rejects fire assessment fee increase  

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – In a 3-2 vote the Sumter County Commissioners rejected the fire assessment fee increase. 

 

WQCS 

Martin County Commissioners Support Brightline’s Bid for Federal and State Grants to Build a New Railroad Drawbridge in Stuart  

Martin County – Wednesday August 23, 2023: Martin County Commissioners have voted unanimously approved a resolution in support of Brightline’s applications for state and federal funding to replace the Florida East Coast Railway’s 100 year old drawbridge in Stuart. 

 

Westside Gazette  

Broward County Board of Commissioners Declares August as National Black Business Month  

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – August 22, 2023 – The Broward County Board of Commissioners, at the request of Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers, proudly issues a proclamation declaring August as National Black Business Month. This commendable initiative seeks to highlight the tremendous achievements and contributions made by Black-owned businesses in Broward County and beyond. 

 

WATER 

ABC 7 

Congressman Buchanan and Commissioner Van Ostenbridge learn more about Manatee County marine and water protection 

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – “There’s nothing more important in the big picture in our region than clean water.” These were the first words from Florida’s 16th District Congressman Vern Buchanan. 

 

BROADBAND 

Route-Fifty 

Higher minimum broadband speeds reflect internet’s growth  

The FCC last raised the standard definition of broadband in 2015. Since then, demand from users has soared, prompting some to call for raising that standard as states prepare to build more infrastructure.