Collier County & Local News Update July – September 2023
Amending the Conservation Collier ordinance; county’s one-cent sales surtax to end; support for the arts to tighten; new career and technical training center funded; and more.
News Recaps
Curated news about Florida and Collier County governing bodies, elected officials, and the issues they address
Collier County Government News for January – June 2023
Sanctuary County ordinance to return in August; zoning to encourage affordable housing; federal COVID community grant canceled; 60-day rent hike notice requirement repealed.
Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session
This post explains significant laws passed in Florida’s 60-day legislative session that ended May 5, and highlights items of interest in next year’s record $117 billion budget.
Florida Government News for December 2022
A third special session on insurance, a second DeSantis inaugural address, and a grand jury investigation related to COVID-19 vaccines are among the top government news stories.
Collier County & Local News for May–December 2022
CCPS in transition after Patton’s unexpected departure; Patterson named Collier’s first female county manager; county’s 60-day rent hike notice requirement in question.
Florida Government News for May – November 2022
This year, in a politicized environment amplified by it being an election year and DeSantis’ national profile, Florida was often in the news.
Florida Government News for April 2022
DeSantis signs congressional map following special session; calls second special session to take up property insurance reform. DeSantis vs. Disney. A new Education Commissioner. Moody wins $600 opioid settlement from Walgreens.
Collier County & Local News for April 2022
Millions in rental assistance funds available. Commissioners consider local rental ordinance. City Manager Boodeshwar’s contract approved. Heart Institute debate again postponed. CCPS adopts math and ELA textbooks.
Florida Government News for March 2022
Legislative session recap: Perception and reality. Unanimity vs. party-line bills. Unfinished business: Condo safety, property insurance reform. Record $112 billion budget. Redistricting update.
Collier County & Local News for March 2022
Affordable housing development breaks ground on county land under 99-year land lease. Jay Boodheshwar to be Naples’ next City Manager. NCH Heart Institute building height subject of Apr. 6 hearing.