LEGISLATION  

Bay News 9  

Pasco Commissioner pushing back on Florida’s Live Local Act  

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County District 5 Commissioner Jack Mariano will be in Tallahassee Wednesday, sitting in on a debate over Florida’s Live Local Act. 

 

WFTV 

Controversial proposal could prevent local governments from removing statues  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Controversial proposals that would prevent local governments from removing or destroying an array of historic monuments and markers are moving forward in the Florida House and Senate. 

 

Florida Politics 

Opposition to bill easing replacement of old coastal buildings softens after amendment  

‘It’s a delicate balance between property rights and history.’ 

 

Pensacola News Journal  

Florida bill looks to ban on public sleeping, camping  

A new Florida bill looks to ban sleeping and camping on public property without a permit. 

 

COUNTY 

Pensacola News Journal  

Perdido Key beaches don’t have enough public access, Escambia says 

Many people have memories of enjoying Perdido Key Beach with their families as a kid, including Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh. However, commissioners say more public access is needed to give those who can only afford to visit more opportunities to enjoy it. 

 

Herald-Tribune 

Sarasota County officials studying data to address sea-level rise  

Residents in Sarasota County will have a chance this year to weigh in on proposals to address sea-level rise and the growing problem of persistent coastal flooding, county officials say. 

 

Keys News Weekly 

COUNTY CHARTER TALKS TO CONTINUE AT BOCC MEETING ON JAN. 31 

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 31 will hear an update on their plan to ask voters to switch the form of government across the Florida Keys to a charter system, which would allow them to create a new tax to fund the enormous costs of fixing bridges and raising roads across the island chain.