Legislation

Tampa Bay Times 

DeSantis signs bill preventing cities from requiring heat safety protections for workers  

The legislation also blocks local governments from controlling what their contractors pay their employees. 

County

Tampa Bay Times 

Pasco ponders new tax to maintain county parks 

Commissioners said they know there are unmet needs and ask staff to move forward with a taxing plan. 

WESH 

Brevard County lifeguard funding debated by county, city 

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County beach cities don’t like the idea, but the county moved forward with a plan to cost-share county ocean lifeguards on city beaches. 

Affordable Housing

WINK 

Collier Commissioners change rules for affordable housing projects under Live Local Act  

Anyone wanting to build affordable housing in Collier County under Florida’s Live Local Act will have to deal with a few new rules.