Doral Council Sets Two Sessions for Aug. 12 Meeting
Doral has scheduled City Council sessions for 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Aug. 12, with the final agenda still needed to identify specific actions.
City Government
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Gowrie golf-course property review remains an active city issue
Gowrie’s official council records show a March 16 property walk-through involving the golf course, followed by meetings and hearings through July 20.
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Fremont Charter Proposal Faces Aug. 7 Ballot Deadline
Fremont’s City Council is scheduled to decide July 28 whether to send a proposed city charter to voters ahead of the Aug. 7 ballot deadline.
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Hialeah approves $43.6 million City Hall expansion
Hialeah approved an estimated $43.6 million City Hall expansion as plans for a separate government center in fast-growing Hialeah Heights change.
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Pinellas Park awarded $2 million in state appropriations
Pinellas Park announced a $2 million state appropriation, but the city has not identified the project, spending plan or timeline for the money.
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Philadelphia Plans Federal Request for Public-Works Assistance
Philadelphia says it plans to submit a federal assistance request around Aug. 6, but the city has not disclosed the program, amount or projects involved.
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Colorado Springs Announces Municipal Court, Economic Development Changes
Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced leadership transitions affecting Municipal Court and Economic Development, including Judge William Kane’s planned retirement.
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Spring Hill’s 2026 State of the City Focused on Water, Roads
Spring Hill officials presented the city’s 2026 State of the City update on Aug. 5, with water, road projects and the budget among the main topics.
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Fort Lauderdale Opens Public Phase of FY2027 Budget Process
Fort Lauderdale’s FY2027 budget process is in its July-August public phase, with meetings scheduled at city facilities before the next fiscal year is adopted.
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Little Rock approves $25,000 engineering increase for Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement
Little Rock adopted a $25,000 engineering increase for the Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement, raising Michael Baker International’s contract ceiling to $319,634 as the city prepares a new federal grant application.
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Fircrest approves automated traffic cameras for school and park speed zones
Fircrest’s City Council approved Resolution No. 2035 and a five-year NovoaGlobal agreement for automated traffic safety cameras at Emerson Street near Thelma Gilmur Park and Columbia Avenue in the school zone. Installation and enforcement have not begun.
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Baltimore police report 23% drop in homicides during first half of 2026
Baltimore police reported 50 homicides through July 1, 2026, down from 65 during the comparable period in 2025, while warning that public crime-data comparisons have limitations.
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Abbott administration renews pressure on Corpus Christi over water crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is again criticizing Corpus Christi’s water planning, but the selected records do not document a formal state takeover. The dispute centers on desalination, SWIFT financing and projects meant to add dependable supply.
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Bloomington Planning Commission sets Aug. 26 data-center forum
Bloomington will hold a 5 p.m. Aug. 26 public forum at the BCPA as officials develop rules for qualifying large data centers during a six-month moratorium.
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East Providence Completes $476,746 Renovation of Municipal Animal Shelter
East Providence has completed a $476,746 renovation of its municipal animal shelter at 62 Commercial Way, adding HVAC, drainage, kennel, sanitation, storage and outdoor play improvements.
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Deadline arrives for arguments on Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan ballot measure
Arguments for or against Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, for the November 3 voter-ratification election.
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Chickasha Airport Hangar Project Moves Into State Construction Program
Chickasha Municipal Airport is included in Oklahoma’s five-year airport construction program for two proposed hangars, but the final scope, city funding status and construction schedule remain unconfirmed.
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Universal City begins five-year transition to Frontier Waste Solutions for trash and recycling
Frontier Waste Solutions began serving Universal City on Monday, August 3, replacing Waste Management under an exclusive city contract. Residents are adjusting to new carts, collection schedules and rules for trash, recycling, brush, bulk items and household hazardous waste.
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Jonesboro Breaks Ground on New E-911 and Real-Time Crime Center
Jonesboro broke ground July 2 on a planned $5.5 million public-safety center at Madison and Monroe that will bring E-911 dispatch and real-time intelligence operations under one roof.
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Wauchula Seeks Bids for $8.2 Million Southwest Water-Tower and Main-Line Project
Wauchula solicited bids for a 150,000-gallon elevated tank and about 25,000 feet of new water mains in the southwest area. The city lists an estimated cost of $8,212,789, but the reviewed records do not establish a contractor award or construction start.
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Hialeah sets Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 hearings for fiscal 2027 budget
Hialeah will hold two fiscal 2027 budget hearings on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, giving residents scheduled opportunities to comment before the annual approval process concludes.
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Richmond, MO recycled-tire park amenities move forward with $33,319 state grant
A $33,319 Missouri Department of Natural Resources grant is funding recycled-tire benches and picnic tables at four Richmond parks, with no required city match.