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Developing 2017: County, Regional Officials Discuss SWFL Projects

Developing land in Southwest Florida brings up a number of concerns from environmentalists, investors, and everyone in between. Ultimately regional…

There are currently 12 projects on Lee County’s tier one project list, amounting to an estimated cost of $1.1 billion. So far, almost $500 million is still unfunded.

Rising costs pose challenge to Lee County transportation plans

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met this week to talk about cost increases of their current and future road projects due to inflation. Currently the costs of non-residential construction are going up about 8% a year, according to county transportation planners.

It's the divisions that bring some together in a county in Washington state

In the Pacific Northwest, an informal group of community members meets every week to discuss their disagreements. While they often differ on political views, they enjoy the face-to-face engagement.

Be cautious about setting off fireworks. They are a danger to birds.

Fireworks usually nixed by burn bans; here's counties with bans

Residents in counties with burn bans need to remember that the ignition of fireworks is not permitted this New Year’s Eve, as it is usually a violation of the specific county’s ordinance setting the active ban.

Sarasota County Assistant Administrator Mark Cunningham

Sarasota Assistant County Administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout

Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham resigned on Wednesday, becoming the highest-ranking official to step down in the wake of revelations about widespread failures in the county’s stormwater management system.County officials did not disclose the reason for Cunningham’s resignation but said in an emailed statement that County Administrator Jonathan Lewis had accepted it.

Palm Beach County First In State To Ban Conversion Therapy

Palm Beach County is the first county in Florida to ban conversion therapy for minors. County commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to ban the controversial...

Okeechobee approves contract for new county administrator Jessica Bezares

Jessica Bezares is taking top county spot in Okeechobee County.

A packed house at the emergency meeting of the Martin County Commission.

Martin County Residents Sound Off On Blue-Green Algae

Martin County residents told an emergency meeting of the county commission how they feel about the blue-green algae being found in area waterways and...

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (center), Orange County Sheriff John Mina (left) and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer (right) brief the media Monday.

Orange County Could Extend Stay-At-Home Order

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says the county could extend its stay at home order beyond April 9th.

New water meters being installed in Sarasota County are assembled, checked out and installed on a house-by-house basis. The replacement project, expected to continue for five years, is now focused on unincorporated Sarasota County. The Siesta Key area was completed in 2023..

Multi-year Sarasota County water meter replacement continuing

Sarasota County is continuing upgrading water meters throughout unincorporated Sarasota County to enhance the utilities system and improve response times during weather events and year-round. This project started in 2023 on Siesta Key and is expected to take five years to complete the remaining meter replacements throughout unincorporated Sarasota County.

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