COUNTY 

WQCS  

Martin County: Rural Lifestyle in Compliance with Martin County’s Comprehensive Plan 

Martin County – Wednesday June 7, 2023: Governor DeSantis and his cabinet have sided with Martin County and affirmed that the Rural Lifestyle Text Amendment is in compliance with the county’s Comprehensive Plan.   

 

The Bradenton Times 

County Commission Approves Concealed Carry for Staff  

BRADENTON — At Tuesday’s meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 to approve a policy to allow county staff to carry concealed firearms, consistent with state laws, while on duty. 

 

ABC 7 

Lee County Commissioners select new county manager 

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Commissioners have chosen a new county manager to replace Roger Desjarlais. 

 

WEAR TV 

Okaloosa County commissioners vote to raise EMS fees  

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — EMS fees are going up in Okaloosa County. 

 

Cape Coral Breeze 

Lee Commissioners approve initiatives to address housing needs of people affected by Hurricane Ian  

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two measures to assist people affected by Hurricane Ian with housing needs. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WQCS 

Governor Signs Bill Increasing DEO Feasibility Grants to $300,000 in Support Rural Infrastructure Development  

Florida – Sunday June 11, 2023: Governor DeSantis has signed House Bill (HB) 1209 to support rural development and economic opportunity by expanding opportunities for rural communities to be awarded funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).