LEGISLATION 

WCJB 

Bill calling for term limits for county commissioners is headed to the full Florida Senate  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Eight of Florida’s 67 counties currently have eight-year limits for county commissioners. Three other counties have 12-year limits, and the rest have none. Legislation amended this week in a Senate committee would place a referendum on the 2024 general election ballot, asking voters if they want eight-year term limits for their county commissioners. 

 

Florida Politics 

Budget conference: Chambers remain at odds on jobs, transportation, police recruitment programs  

The Senate is sticking to its $75M position for the Job Growth Grant Fund. 

 

Florida Politics 

These repairs are expected to ‘provide a safe and secure environment for all visitors and staff located in the Baker County Courthouse.’  

Money from Tallahassee is likely headed to Macclenny for much needed upgrades of the Baker County Courthouse, offering what locals say would be a “better environment that is more conducive to county business and a reflection of the community.” 

 

COUNTY 

WMFE 

Advocates push back on ‘dehumanizing’ regulations targeting homelessness  

Leaders on local, state, and federal levels have been discussing regulations against homelessness, but not without pushback from advocates. 

 

WGCU 

Single-member vs. at-large voting districts won’t come before Collier voters in the foreseeable future.  

There’s a saying that if it’s not broken, then don’t fix it. And that’s exactly what a majority of the Collier County Commissioners decided when a proposal to study various forms of governance was floated. 

 

News 4 Jax  

How an app is helping 911 dispatchers in Flagler County see suspected criminals caught in the act in real-time  

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office introduced new technology used by 911 dispatchers to help deputies see suspected crimes being committed in real-time. 

 

WTXL 

Leon County launches interactive history experiences in celebration of bicentennial  

Leon County Government is proud to announce the launch of two new interactive history experiences in celebration of the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

WESH News  

New affordable housing community in Florida made of shipping containers  

Some families in West Palm Beach will soon have a new place to call home that won’t break the bank. 

 

BROADBAND 

Route-Fifty 

Biden administration waives certain ‘Build America’ requirements for broadband  

Even with the waiver, though, the administration estimates that roughly 90% of funding for equipment will still be used to purchase U.S.-made products.