Patrick Roff News Today

Your morning review of the issues and players behind Florida politics.

Three seats are up for reelection in the Bradenton City Council, with candidates campaigning on issues from recycling, to the relocation of city hall.

The Bradenton City Council approved an independent investigation that will look into allegations made by former and current Bradenton Police officers.

The city has proposed new regulations in response to residents' concerns over vacationers causing problems.

Reply Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano is chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. (Pasco County, Florida) The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council elected new board officers for 2021 at its meeting on February 8. The leadership reflects the Councils wide geographic reach, with leaders hailing from Manatee, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano is the new chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council board. St. Petersburg City Council member Brand...

Reply The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and five other regional planning councils around Florida will receive a total of $1,499,000 from the state to develop a cohesive statewide approach to flood planning. The three-year project will provide a framework for municipalities across Florida to create disaster models, prepare actionable strategies and determine how to prioritize and fund mitigation projects. The funding for the project is part of nearly $20 million in resiliency funding award...