COUNTY 

Highlands News Sun 

New EOC will increase storm response  

The Highlands County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on George Boulevard in Sebring is the organizing arena for first responders when hurricane winds bear down on the county. 

 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Lobbyist briefs Leon County Commission on Trump administration actions 

Leon County commissioners had questions aplenty as their high-powered lobbyist gave them state and federal government updates following the slew of executive orders that President Donald Trump signed. 

 

WMNF 

Manatee County Commission targets overdevelopment in wetlands  

Manatee County is growing at a record pace.   

 

WUWF 

Escambia commissioners might repeal fireworks ban and ‘resign-to-run’ ordinance  

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is considering repealing its “resign-to-run” ordinance, which requires county employees to resign or take a leave of absence before running for a seat on the commission.   

 

LEGISLATION 

Hearld-Tribune 

Florida flags ban bill targets political ‘viewpoints.’ What to know 

A potential ban on flags, including those depicting Pride, Palestine and Black Lives Matter, is back in the Florida Legislature.