Operation Spring Cleaning drew headlines and praise. Four days later, commissioners scheduled a closed-door meeting on pending legal claims against the agency.
Environmental groups push to reinstate a lower court order shutting down the state-run immigration facility by October, while Florida argues federal environmental laws don't apply without direct U.S. control.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins warns of a one- to three-year rollout if voters approve the plan, as polls show it risks falling short of the needed threshold in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
John Panicci, with a prior theft history, stole an encryption key after working Palm Beach County polls, prompting Martin elections chief to warn that stricter checks would hike taxpayer costs.
Florida CFO's audit finding, a looming trash-contract trial, and one of the nation's worst housing markets converge on a county already straining under fiscal pressure
The refusal hits home for Treasure Coast voters eyeing the 2026 GOP primary's effects on local property insurance, water quality and growth policies.
State audit figure sourced solely from Ingoglia's office; county demands methodology, flags employee count discrepancy
Ingoglia's audit accuses the county of overtaxing residents — but the county is already punching back on the numbers
Funded by local sales taxes, the county has acquired 996 acres outright and secured easements on 1,699 more, yet a committee member warns rising land prices demand faster action.
