Collier County and Local News for December 2020
Collier coronavirus positivity rate in double-digits. Naples Council passes mask order. Collier D.C. reps vote on stimulus and defense bills.
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Curated news about Florida and Collier County governing bodies, elected officials, and the issues they address
Florida Government News for December 2020
Vaccine arrives in Florida. DeSantis bucks CDC recommendations. Fired data scientist’s home raided by state police. Can we trust Florida’s data?
Collier County and Local News for November 2020
Naples to vote on mask mandate. Parts of Alfie Oakes’ challenge to mask order dismissed. Rivergrass hearings set for December. BCC approves RLSA plan changes.
Florida Government News for November 2020
Republicans strengthen hold on power going into crucial redistricting year. Structural changes to budget likely. New House and Senate leaders have new ideas.
Collier County and Local News for October 2020
Collier County to consider $250M resort/amusement center, approves regional distribution center near new Sports Complex; Naples approves a ninth annual art festival.
Florida Government News for October 2020
Voting and the elections, the coronavirus, and the M-CORES toll road project were among the top stories in Florida government news in October.
Collier County News for September 2020
Controversial changes to rural growth plan clear Collier County Planning Commission; community adapts to coronavirus; Marco Islanders speak up on vacation rental policy; Collier sheriff adding body cameras.
Florida Government News for September 2020
Florida moves to Phase 3 reopening; faces $2.7 billion budget hole due to COVID-19. DeSantis makes another appointment to State Supreme Court.
Collier County News for July/August 2020
Collier County to reconsider mask ordinance on Sep. 3; schools reopened Aug. 31 with four learning options.
Florida Government News for July/August 2020
The pandemic continues. Schools reopen. Voting rights restoration decision may not come before November elections.