Amazon Plans 494 Layoffs as Port St. Lucie Facility Closes
A Florida WARN filing lists 494 Amazon workers affected by a planned Sept. 17, 2026 closure for a roughly two-year, $200 million conversion.
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Sanford’s Seminole Towne Center redevelopment moves toward $700 million plan
A proposed $700 million redevelopment at Sanford’s Seminole Towne Center would replace the former Macy’s with a Costco larger than 156,000 square feet.
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Maitland considers allowing three- and four-family homes downtown
Maitland’s Planning and Zoning Commission held an August 6 public hearing on Ordinance 1461, a proposed amendment that could expand housing options on small downtown lots.
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Perry officials propose utility-rate increases and higher property-tax rate amid financial concerns
Perry City Manager John Hart presented a proposed fiscal 2026–27 budget that would increase utility rates and the property-tax rate if approved. The City Council has not adopted final rates or the budget.
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Chiefland renews school-crossing-guard agreement as 2026 municipal election is canceled
Chiefland approved a 2026-27 school-crossing-guard agreement with the Levy County School Board, while no 2026 city election will be held because candidates matched the number of open seats.
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St. Cloud weighs $60 million downtown mixed-use project
St. Cloud officials discussed a proposed $60 million downtown project backed by a $6.25 million CRA contribution as debate grows over taxes and development.
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Cape Coral Land-Use Cases Lack Posted Final Outcomes
Cape Coral listed five land-use cases for an Aug. 5 hearing, including proposed zoning changes for 23.14 acres of city-owned property.
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Lauderhill Man Arrested on 27 Felony Counts in Online Case
Lauderhill police arrested Keysean Mash after an investigation involving at least six alleged child victims, 27 felony charges and a $215,000 bond.
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Gainesville Breaks Ground on Replacement Fire Station 3
Gainesville officials announced a July 22 groundbreaking for a replacement Fire Station 3 and advanced plans for a second public-safety facility.
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Hollywood weighs taller, denser development along beach
Hollywood is considering relaxed beach-area height and density rules, with City Commission approval still required and residents voicing concerns.
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Pembroke Pines backs $155 million police-fire complex plan
Pembroke Pines commissioners backed development of a new police-fire complex, but the financing plan, project schedule and possible ballot question remain unresolved.
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Polk County primary early voting begins Aug. 8 at Bartow election headquarters
Early voting for Polk County’s Aug. 18, 2026, primary runs Aug. 8-15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the county election headquarters in Bartow serving as one voting location.
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Miami Beach Commission Recess Continues as Hearing Notices Post
Miami Beach’s commission is scheduled for its August 2026 recess, while public-hearing notices remain posted for Aug. 3–9 city proceedings.
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Largo’s $85 Million Horizon West Bay Enters Its First Operating Season
Largo’s Horizon West Bay opened May 19 with a new City Hall, restaurant and retail space, and more public uses continuing to come online.
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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.
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Boynton Beach Commission to consider $532,987 federal funding plan
Boynton Beach commissioners are scheduled to consider a $532,987 federal community-development plan before the city sends it to HUD by Aug. 15.
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WestShore Plaza sold for $135 million as redevelopment plans emerge
Tampa’s 54-acre WestShore Plaza has been sold to Third Lake Partners, which plans to demolish the aging mall for a proposed mixed-use project.
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Orlando pauses downtown historic-preservation reviews for 36 months
Orlando City Council approved a 36-month pause on much of the historic-preservation review process in the city’s eight-block Downtown Historic District.
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Harmony Community School shares 2026-27 Meet the Teacher information
Harmony families received 2026-27 school-preparation information, including the districtwide high school Meet the Teacher schedule for Aug. 5.
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Homestead Begins Krome Avenue Water and Sewer Upgrade
Construction is underway on Krome Avenue in Homestead, with lane restrictions, closed bike lanes and removed parking expected through 2027.
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Melbourne council candidate qualifying period is underway
Candidate qualifying is underway for Melbourne City Council Districts 2, 4 and 6, with the filing deadline set for Aug. 13, 2026.
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Daytona Beach proposes $406.5 million budget for fiscal 2026-27
Daytona Beach has proposed a $406.5 million budget for fiscal 2026-27, about 7% above the current year, with spending and millage decisions ahead.