The board approved a contract for inmate meal services following an extended public discussion about subcontractor commitments, pricing discrepancies for food trays, small‑business participation and procedural concerns. Commissioners pressed staff for documentation and procurement clarity before voting to proceed.

A special‑use permit allowing a pet cemetery limited to cremated remains was approved unanimously; the board granted a waiver to allow septic service for a small office but required the applicant to connect to central utilities if/when they become available or if operations expand.

The delegation voted on amendments to its rules, elected new officers and approved a virtual property-tax briefing. One proposal to remove a 50% precinct rule failed; other technical fixes and an electronic quorum rule passed.

Assistant Fire Chief David Garcia and Fire Chief Martin briefed the commission on the Southeast Region All-Hazards Incident Management Team, its functions and recent deployments to hurricanes and out-of-state incidents.

The commission ratified Polk County Fire Rescue’s continued participation in Florida’s Medicaid public emergency medical transportation supplement program, which county staff said will generate roughly $11.66 million to support EMS operations.

S&P assigned Bonita Springs an AA+ issuer rating. Council approved changes to the building‑permit fee schedule (effective Jan. 1) to update valuation tables, add flat fees and reduce the remodel discount, and authorized an administrative assignment of opioid settlement funds to Lee County per state direction.

After public testimony from DAV volunteers and former Council member Tim Thomas, Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a waiver of competitive‑bid requirements and directed staff to draft a resolution and deed to convey a city property to the DAV, including a reverter clause and conditions to ensure the land is used to serve veterans.

A short roundup of formal votes taken Oct. 14 by the Delray Beach City Commission, including a golf course contract award, approval of one in‑lieu parking request, a budget amendment and a planning‑board appointment. Two ordinances about historic adaptive reuse were also adopted on second reading.

City IT proposed buying three multipurpose service robots for IT, airport security and water-reclamation tasks at a projected $300,000; council voted 6-1 to deny the pilot after public comment raised job and community concerns.

The committee recommended creating a city green‑roof pilot project (proposed sites: 1833 Bay Road, 77 Building and Scott Rackett Building), directed staff to pursue grant and partnership opportunities and asked that a green‑roof project be considered in the FY27 budget process.

The museum opened 'Color in Motion,' featuring work from the Dorothy Gillespie Foundation; the DDA's museum staff and the foundation reported strong attendance and early sales at the opening events.

At its meeting the City Council approved multiple grant awards, contract extensions and project approvals, including a $1.75 million USDOT grant for downtown redevelopment and several procurement and insurance renewals.

After discussion, the Orange County legislative delegation voted unanimously to hold a virtual briefing with the county tax collector to go over property-tax models ahead of the 2026 session.

Palm Beach County School Board member Edwin Ferguson presented a city-specific report to the Delray Beach City Commission showing kindergarten readiness at roughly 40% citywide and highlighting Pine Grove School’s gains in math and other scores despite low early‑learning rates.

At its Oct. 21 meeting the Bay County commission approved routine consent items, adopted a county parks code revision allowing alcohol at permitted special events, authorized a Tefra hearing resolution on tax‑exempt bonds for Ascension/Sacred Heart, promoted a utilities director and approved a lease/grant package for a port‑related manufacturer.

At its Oct. 14 meeting the Melbourne City Council approved a package of ordinances and capital actions including a comprehensive plan amendment for Platte Ranch, updates to fire‑inspection fees, multiple water and wastewater construction change orders, a townhome preliminary plat, and purchase of a managed streaming service for council meetings. T

The commission approved the Bay Park Conservancy’s request to proceed with design and planning for Phase 3, asking the county to match funding; the commission also agreed to allow up to $1 million in near‑term design invoices to be paid from existing TIF reserves while parties finalize permitting and financing.

Indian River County commissioners approved the county’s 2026 legislative priorities Oct. 21, including advocacy on septic‑to‑sewer funding and flexibility, support for home rule, and authorization to pursue a local bill to cap or align off‑site inmate medical costs with state practice; staff said the county will press appropriations for septic‑sew

The Board unanimously approved a two‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Indian River County Firefighters‑Paramedics Association (IAFF) Local 2201 covering Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2027. The agreement provides a 4% general wage increase, increases paramedic and special‑operations incentives, implements a three‑week Kelly schedule (a

The county added a Phillippi Creek dredging project to its CIP, appropriated $14.48 million, and approved two construction contracts to begin channel and high-spot dredging.

The Orlando City Council approved multiple consent items and CRA recommendations including nonprofit grants, economic development funding, two CRA awards for façade and tenant improvement funding, procurement rankings for downtown projects, and several land‑use and code ordinances.

A utilities proposal to install point-of-use flavor-injection systems on customers' taps — marketed as a way to reduce bottled-water use — drew legal and safety questions. Council voted to deny the proposed pilot by recorded vote 6-1.

Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to place a formal ferry-system exploration and partnership with the West Coast Inland Navigation District on a future agenda for action; staff proposed four ferry stops, golf-cart on-island shuttles and a feasibility study.

A summary of formal actions taken by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 21, 2025, including budget amendments, appointments, DRC waivers, zoning items and the Castro Plaza PUD amendment.

Summary of formal actions taken during the Oct. 21 Miami‑Dade County Commission meeting, including ordinance first readings, bond authorizations, appointments, and contract awards.