Ron DeSantis: Rural Infrastructure Projects Across Florida Getting $1.6 Million
“Infrastructure development and maintenance are critical for rural communities to become more resilient,” said DeSantis. “We will continue to help these communities as they prepare for the future by utilizing every resource we have.”
Central Florida Counties Begin to Vote on Sales Tax Increases
In Osceola County, voters can approve or shoot down a one percent sales tax increase while Volusia County ponders a proposal which raises the sales tax one-half of one percent.
Donald Trump Promises to Help the Panhandle Recover From Hurricane Michael
Democrats from the Sunshine State fired back, blaming the White House for not moving quickly enough to help the Panhandle and Puerto Rico.
Consultants Gobbling Up More Local Tax Money in Florida
The overall project is important to Eustis Public Works Director Rick Gierok. “We are looking at $1.5 million,” he told Florida Daily. We need expertise.” To get that expertise, the city is hiring $40,750 worth of consultants to help them plan this latest phase of upgrades.
Dan Webster, Bill Posey Want NIST to Create Data Clearinghouse for Composite Building Materials
Last week, U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., showcased his “NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act” which has U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., as a cosponsor. Other backers include U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif.
Steve Southerland: Legislature Needs to Focus on Algae Blooms in North Florida
“Our waterways are the lifeblood of Florida,” said Southerland. “They are absolutely key to the health of our economy and to the high quality of life we enjoy. We urge the Legislature to give the same funding consideration to north Florida waterways like the St. Johns River as they have to building reservoirs and cleaning up the tributaries of South Florida."
Six Months After Hurricane Michael, Coaches Join Legislators Urging More Relief for Northwest Florida
"This is America, this is Florida, and we’re letting our people live in those conditions? We’re letting our children suffer. We’re letting our children live in tents. It’s wrong."
Former Congressman Steve Southerland Stands Up for North Florida
Southerland, now the chairman of Stand Up North Florida which defines itself as a “grassroots coalition that was formed to advocate for equitable allocation of resources to the region,” spoke before the state Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government on Tuesday about the region’s economic and environmental needs.
Central Florida Congressional Democrats Announce HUD Sending Almost $25 Million to Region
The funds will be divided between Orlando and Sanford and Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.
Winter Park Wants to Spend More on Library and Events Center than What Voters...
The city is pledging to raise the extra money themselves and they are starting by going to Orange County for $6 million in tourist taxes. Mayor Steve Leary says, if you take a look at the renderings, you can’t help but be excited for the library.
John Rutherford: DOT Sending $16.6 Million to the First Coast to Help JTA
“This new funding will support expansion of the FCF’s Southwest Corridor, known as the Purple Line,” the congressman’s office noted.
EPA Sending $100 Million to Miami Dade for Wastewater Infrastructure
On Friday, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a $99.7 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Miami-Dade County “to finance advanced wastewater infrastructure upgrades."
