Collier County & Local News for March 2021
Planning Commission recommends approval of Longwater Village. Golden Gate Golf Course decision likely. COVID-19 financial relief program launched.
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Florida Government News for March 2021
Another coronavirus spike? Legislature midway through session. DeSantis signs COVID liability shield. Voting law changes likely.
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.
Florida Government News for February 2021
Voting and election reform, limiting the minimum wage increase, honoring Rush Limbaugh. FL Senators Rubio, Scott on Biden’s Cabinet nominees.
Collier County & Local News for January 2021
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.
Florida Government News for January 2021
COVID-19 liability protection, DeSantis’ “anti-mob” and “free speech” bills among legislative priorities. Sweeping school choice bill proposed.
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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.
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.