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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Tallahassee’s Open Mayoral Race Heads Toward Aug. 18 Primary
Four candidates are seeking Tallahassee’s open mayoral seat in a nonpartisan Aug. 18 primary, with a Nov. 3 runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
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North Miami outlines $1.04 million plan for housing and services
North Miami’s proposed FY 2026-27 plan directs $1.035 million to housing, emergency repairs and public services, with HUD submission due Aug. 15.
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Miami-Dade proposes 36-unit affordable housing project in Hialeah
Miami-Dade staff recommended a 36-unit affordable housing project near Hialeah’s Metrorail station, but county approval and construction milestones remain.
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Cape Coral Wins $2.65 Million for Evacuation Route and Police Vehicle
Cape Coral will receive $2.65 million in state funding for NE 24th Avenue improvements and a police emergency-response vehicle.
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Wauchula seeks properties for possible senior center and civic campus
The City of Wauchula is gathering information about available properties for a potential senior center, with possible future co-location of a public library or another public use.
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Hillsborough County advances nearly $3 million Safe Routes project for Brandon schools
A pedestrian and bicycle safety project serving Brandon High School and Limona Elementary School has reached the design phase, with construction planned from early 2027 through early 2028.
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Army Corps permit clears Placida West Boat Ramp expansion for planned 2027 construction
A federal permit has cleared the Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion, but the $7 million project remains in design development and is not scheduled to begin construction until February 2027.
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St. Johns County announces Magnolia Oaks Academy, first public school in Silverleaf
Magnolia Oaks Academy, a new K-8 public school in Silverleaf, was announced July 22 and is scheduled to welcome students August 10, 2026.
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Dunedin receives $4.7 million in 2026-27 state budget appropriations
Florida’s signed 2026-27 budget includes $4.7 million for projects in Dunedin, though individual projects and allocation amounts have not yet been identified.
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Florida’s Redrawn Congressional Map Will Govern 2026 Elections as Court Challenges Continue
Florida’s redrawn congressional map remains in place for the 2026 elections after the Florida Supreme Court allowed it to be used while a challenge argues that it violates the state’s Fair Districts Amendment.
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Wilton Manors advances water and sewer upgrades as summer construction approaches
Wilton Manors is preparing a water-main replacement and a $450,000 lift-station upgrade while assessing 88 stormwater outfalls ahead of anticipated mid-summer construction.
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Dunnellon remains under one-day-a-week watering restrictions through Oct. 1
The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended its Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage order, requiring Dunnellon residents—including private-well users—to water only one day per week.
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Miami Shores moves ahead with 93rd Street pump-station hardening project
A 2026 Miami Shores procurement record identifies a hardening project for the 93rd Street Pump Station, while key details such as cost, contractor and construction timing remain unavailable.
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Spring Hill voters face Aug. 6 mail-ballot deadline before Aug. 18 primary
Spring Hill voters must request a vote-by-mail ballot by Aug. 6 for Hernando County’s Aug. 18, 2026, primary. Early voting is scheduled Aug. 8-15 at two listed local sites.
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Blue Origin plans $600 million Florida manufacturing expansion with 500 aerospace jobs
Blue Origin plans to invest $600 million in a Florida manufacturing expansion expected to support 500 aerospace jobs, with an average salary above $98,000.
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Florida drought restrictions continued through July 26 as Sarasota County water-violation reports surged
A July 26 investigation found a sharp rise in water-violation complaints in Sarasota County while local governments used different enforcement approaches under Southwest Florida’s Phase 3 shortage restrictions.
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Jupiter Council Hearing Set for 23-Unit Seaglass Proposal
Jupiter Town Council is scheduled to consider an amendment Aug. 18 that could allow the 23-unit Seaglass project to be rentals or condos.
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Winter Haven awards Roosevelt Drive Complete Street contract
Winter Haven commissioners awarded Ajax Paving the Roosevelt Drive Complete Street contract on June 8, moving the project from solicitation to construction procurement.
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Hollywood Moves New Planning Applications to Accela Portal
Hollywood now requires new planning and related development applications to be filed through Accela, while existing BCLA cases stay in the older system.
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Gainesville Sets Aug. 7 HUD Deadline for 2026-27 Housing Plan
Gainesville has published its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, outlining proposed CDBG and HOME-funded housing and community-development work.
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Palm Bay Council Agenda Includes Charter, Parkway and Floodplain Items
Palm Bay City Council’s Aug. 6 agenda preview includes a charter referendum item, an approximately $430,000 Parkway contract and a floodplain update.