DeBary’s Main Street project moves toward construction as US 17-92 road work nears
Infrastructure for DeBary Main Street is in place as developers prepare for homes and businesses near SunRail. A separate US 17-92 project is set for September.
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Apopka Advances Proposed 10% Property-Tax Increase on 4-1 Vote
Apopka commissioners voted 4-1 to advance a proposed 10% property-tax increase for the 2026-27 budget, with final hearings still ahead.
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Tampa council advances preliminary Rays ballpark deal in 4-3 vote
Tampa City Council approved a nonbinding Rays ballpark framework, keeping negotiations alive for a proposed $2.3 billion project while funding terms remain unsettled.
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Orlando Buys 3.4-Acre Industrial Campus South of Downtown
Orlando purchased more than 3.4 acres at 806 and 850 S. Hughey Avenue, adding warehouse, office and industrial property to its holdings.
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Appeals Court Says Miramar Police Arbitration Hearing Need Not Be Open
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a ruling that would have required a Miramar police-union arbitration hearing to be open to the public.
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Jacksonville council backs negotiations for CIA downtown campus
The Jacksonville City Council voted 16-2 to authorize negotiations on a proposed Culinary Institute of America campus and a multiyear city funding plan.
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Alachua schools designate 23 campuses for free meals for all students next school year
Alachua County Public Schools designated 23 schools, including some charter campuses, to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student during the 2026-27 school year.
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Delray Beach Approves Townhome Use With Zoning Waivers
The City Commission approved multifamily housing in a general-commercial district and granted waivers affecting townhome spacing, circulation and buffers.
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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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Justice Department announces coordinated fraud crackdown across seven Southeastern states
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced coordinated fraud enforcement actions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina on July 30, 2026.
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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.