County

NWF Daily News 

Okaloosa County gets you ready for Hurricane Season 2024  

SHALIMAR — With hurricane season a month away, Okaloosa County officials will host "Florida's Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party" on May 11 at the Okaloosa County Administration Building in Shalimar. 

Keys News 

County seeks TDC policy tweak  

MARATHON — The Monroe County Commission agreed Wednesday, April 17, to not make any changes to the structure of the county’s Tourist Development Council, but only requested changing the policy for TDC board members to make it so they serve at the pleasure of the county commissioners. 

ABC Action News 

Governor DeSantis announces funding boost to support beach renourishment  

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — While in Pinellas County on Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a boost to support beach renourishment. 

Broadband

Fox 4 

Internet upgrades could be on the way for Hendry Co.  

Unanimous commissioner vote kickstarts the rollout of Streamline Internet, aiming for improved connectivity in the rural county 

Short-Term Rentals

Florida Politics 

‘A significant step forward’: Destinations Florida urges Gov. DeSantis to sign vacation rental bill  

The group says the bill ‘offers an opportunity to level the playing field and promote further growth and prosperity for our state.’ 

Around the Count(r)y

Route-Fifty 

One city takes to the streets to address extreme heat  

A Los Angeles neighborhood tested the impact of an innovative cool pavement coating, and research shows it holds potential to supplement climate mitigation efforts.