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05/29/2026 · Bay County

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Drake Avenue Reopens After Sewer Line Break; Lake Huntington Water Advisory Issued

Panama City reopened Drake Avenue after repairing a ruptured sewer line. Residents should avoid Lake Huntington until water quality testing confirms it is safe.

05/29/2026
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Florida CFO launches expanded effort to combat insurance fraud, staged accidents

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has announced new initiatives to fight insurance fraud and staged accidents through enhanced investigations and partnerships with local law enforcement, according to recent press releases from the Department of Financial Services. The expanded efforts

05/29/2026

Politics

Florida deploying federal recovery funds for infrastructure and economic projects

Florida and its local governments continue to allocate federal recovery dollars toward infrastructure improvements, public health initiatives and economic recovery projects, according to information from the U.S. Treasury on State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The deployment of remaining federal

05/29/2026

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Florida TaxWatch identifies major tax and economic policy proposals for 2026 legislative session

Florida TaxWatch has released a legislative update outlining significant tax and economic policy proposals that state lawmakers will consider during the 2026 session, according to the watchdog organization. The nonpartisan research institute's latest report examines legislation that could affect pr

05/29/2026

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Florida water managers advance Everglades restoration, storage projects to address coastal flooding

State and regional water managers have approved new steps in Everglades restoration and water storage projects designed to reduce harmful discharges while improving flood control for South Florida communities. The actions aim to balance ecological restoration of the Everglades with protection for c

05/29/2026

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Florida legislators craft 2026-27 budget emphasizing tax relief and infrastructure spending

Florida House and Senate leaders are working to finalize a state spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal years that prioritizes tax relief and infrastructure improvements, according to legislative officials in Tallahassee. The budget negotiations focus on three main areas: tax relief measures, transpo

05/29/2026

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