COUNTY 

TC Palm 

See why St. Lucie County taxes are going up despite rates going down  

  1. LUCIE COUNTY — Property tax rates will likely go down further than initially expected, after a vote by county commissioners Thursday, but most will still pay a higher tax bill due to increased property values.

 

WTSP 

Federal help requested for Anna Maria Island beach erosion issue  

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — As frequent storms – and most recently Hurricane Idalia – impact coastal areas in Florida, county leaders in the Tampa Bay area are asking the federal government for help in restoration projects.   

 

FIRE & RESCUE 

Highlands News-Sun 

Fire department plans to have chaplains  

Walking into a burning building, up on a traffic crash or answering a medical emergency to help others takes a strong will, determination and caring.