Collier County & Local News for February 2021
One Naples gets go-ahead. CCPS plans in-person graduations. Development continues in the rural lands. Commissioners choose location for mental health facility.
Curated news about Florida and Collier County governing bodies, elected officials, and the issues they address
One Naples gets go-ahead. CCPS plans in-person graduations. Development continues in the rural lands. Commissioners choose location for mental health facility.
Voting and election reform, limiting the minimum wage increase, honoring Rush Limbaugh. FL Senators Rubio, Scott on Biden’s Cabinet nominees.
Alfie Oakes’ lawsuit challenging mask order denied. Collier high school graduation rate hits record 92.2%. BCC considers changes to Big Cypress Basin boundary, governing board.
COVID-19 liability protection, DeSantis’ “anti-mob” and “free speech” bills among legislative priorities. Sweeping school choice bill proposed.
Collier coronavirus positivity rate in double-digits. Naples Council passes mask order. Collier D.C. reps vote on stimulus and defense bills.
Vaccine arrives in Florida. DeSantis bucks CDC recommendations. Fired data scientist’s home raided by state police. Can we trust Florida’s data?
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.
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 to consider $250M resort/amusement center, approves regional distribution center near new Sports Complex; Naples approves a ninth annual art festival.
Voting and the elections, the coronavirus, and the M-CORES toll road project were among the top stories in Florida government news in October.