County gets feedback on funded legislative projects

by Yvette Behmer | Jul 20, 2023 | State of Florida

County lobbyist Gene McGee, representing Sunrise Consulting Group, gave an extensive overview to county commissioners Tuesday on how the recently ended 2023 legislative session will affect Citrus County. Florida lawmakers in May finalized a $117 billion budget – a $5...

Pasco County Mosquito Control District weighs in on prevention

by Yvette Behmer | Jul 20, 2023 | State of Florida

Officials from the Pasco County Mosquito Control District say they are diligently monitoring the mosquito population throughout Pasco County. The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory last month after four people caught...

From vouchers to guns, new laws take effect

by Yvette Behmer | Jul 20, 2023 | State of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using TikTok. Carrying guns without concealed-weapons licenses. A larger Florida State Guard. More than 200 laws passed during the 2023...

Will new law cement Pasco as a bedroom community? Leaders hope not.

by Yvette Behmer | Jul 5, 2023 | State of Florida

Pasco’s housing boom has gone on for years now filling hundreds of acres with residential development. In recent years, the county has tried to set aside more areas for commercial and industrial use so that the number of jobs could catch up with the number of...