COUNTY 

Stet News 

Palm Beach County opioid settlement first look  

The recommendation on spending nearly $150 million in opioid settlement money over 20 years received a warm — and sympathetic — reaction last week from the Palm Beach County Commission. 

 

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS 

Tampa Bay Times 

A new hurricane cone will look different this season. What to know. 

It’s once again that dreaded time of year when TV screens light up with colorful graphics of cones and swirly storms. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Here’s a roundup of 2024 hurricane season forecasts so far 

While each prediction is slightly different, nearly all call for an above-average number of hurricanes this year. 

 

Bay News 9 

Flagler County prepares for hurricane season  

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — With only a couple of days until the start of the hurricane season, emergency operation centers around the state are finishing up details to be prepared to respond. 

 

LEGISLATION  

Click Orlando  

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis receives 10 more bills. Here’s what happens if he signs them  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received another batch of 10 bills on Thursday, covering issues like public record exemptions and state rule changes.