Environment & climate in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,220 Florida meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most environment & climate activity
- Atlantic Beach, FL (72)
- Coral Gables, FL (70)
- Jacksonville, FL (61)
- Gainesville, FL (47)
- Marco Island, FL (42)
- Indian River County, FL (40)
- Delray Beach, FL (37)
- North Port, FL (37)
- Clearwater, FL (33)
- Surfside, FL (30)
- Miami Beach, FL (28)
- Sanibel, FL (25)
Latest matching meetings
No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural
The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board agenda for Dec 7, 2026 contains no specific items. It only shows generic placeholders and no decisions, contracts, or proposals. No substantive topics are identified in the agenda.
Land Acquisition Committee to review priority properties and action plans
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 6 and discuss the Village Acquisition Priority List, Quarterly Action Plan, and Legacy Hammock Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
Environmental Board meets; agenda is procedural only
The Environmental Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The meeting will include approval of minutes, liaison reports, and discussion of future topics.
Parks board to discuss tree plan and staff introduction
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and discuss the Donnelly Park Tree Plan. The board will also introduce staff for the Nathaniel Bell Resource & Recreation Center. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
Staff will present proposed Rio Dixie Highway crosswalk locations for feedback
The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review several updates and proposals. Staff will present the proposed crosswalk locations on Dixie Highway and discuss engineering constraints. They will also share the conceptual design for the Dixie Highway streetscape and Civic Center project, the status of the Rio…
Board will vote on extending the one‑cent local option sales tax on the Nov 3 2026 ballot
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including petitions to vacate alleyways and rights‑of‑way in multiple subdivisions. It will adopt an ordinance directing the Supervisor of Elections to place a referendum on the November 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent…
Board reviews Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program updates and upcoming events
The Sustainability Advisory Board will receive updates on the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program, including recent and upcoming community events. It will hear presentations from Summer Page interns on septic‑to‑sewer conversion and living seawalls for the City Commission. The board will also receive a vulnerability…
ESC will consider the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review staff recommendations to approve heritage tree designations for 1885 Live Oak Lane and 1800 Sevilla Blvd. It will discuss the semiannual tree permit report, the pending approval of the tree fund budget, and updates on Chapter 23 changes and free arborist day. New…
Water Authority to review budget amendments and maintenance contracts
The Lake County Water Authority is meeting to consider a budget amendment for capital equipment and two maintenance contracts. The board will also receive a 2026 hurricane season update and recognize Adopt-A-Lake volunteers.
City Council to vote on annexation, moratorium, and impact fee increases
The Minneola City Council will consider second readings for an annexation and rezoning, a 12-month moratorium on data centers, and amendments to impact fees for fire, police, and parks. Two ordinances regarding cemetery rules and solid waste services are also on the agenda.
ELAP will discuss status of nominated land acquisition properties
The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will meet on July 21, 2026 at the County Administration Building in Vero Beach. The panel will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and then receive an update from the County Attorney on the status of properties nominated in periods 1‑3, followed by discussion…
Committee will discuss recycling, composting, park updates, and sustainability awards
The Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee will review updates on recycling garden workshops, composting recommendations, and the Judy Paul Farm Park. It will also receive information on the 2026 Sustainability Awards, Gardens Matter Day, and the town’s Tree City USA status. The meeting includes approval of…
Board discusses e-bike legislation and shoreline guide updates
The Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board will meet to discuss a vetoed state bill regarding e-bikes and an update on a living shoreline guide. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
Brevard County to vote on proposed FY 2026-2027 ad valorem millages
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on property tax millages and the sunsetting of the Barefoot Bay Water & Sewer District. The body is also considering a loan of up to $17 million for the Environmental Endangered Lands Program.
Committee to discuss near-shore water regulations and marine sanctuary updates
The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review committee minutes, discuss water management strategies, and receive updates from the Sheriff's Office and the National Marine Sanctuary.
Committee to discuss renaming Kingsbury St segment to Gopal Way
The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will discuss Ordinance 2026-05401, which would rename a portion of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Rd and Ellis Rd S to 'Gopal Way' in Council District 9 and establish an honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal. A public hearing under Chapter 745 is…
Board to review outdoor night dining and street renaming requests
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a conditional use request for outdoor night dining at Sundy Village. The board will also review a variance request for a residential property and a city-initiated request to rename streets in Lucaya Delray.
Board to discuss Sustainability Master Plan and Green Building Ordinance
The Green Implementation Advancement Board meets to discuss old business including the Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan, the Green Building Ordinance with an attached FGBC Commercial Certification Plan for Hyundai Genesis, and other topics like education, legislation, and energy. No votes or decisions are…
Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council meets to discuss city initiatives and resident input
The Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council will convene to approve minutes, introduce a new member, and discuss updates on city initiatives and multi-family green certification. The meeting will also include a session for members to share input from residents and discuss current projects.
City Council to discuss budget, millage rates, and assessment updates
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding fire and solid waste assessment rates. The meeting also includes discussions on the proposed millage for FY 2026-2027 and the upcoming budget.
Committee to discuss $3.84B Medicaid cuts impact on health center
The committee will discuss the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts, including an estimated $3.84 billion reduction to Florida's funding, on the Miami Beach Community Health Center. They will also consider action on installing EV charging infrastructure on Normandy Island and amendments to lobbyist regulations. Updates…
Committee to discuss landlord incentives for short-term rental conversions
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss several proposals, including a financial incentive program for landlords to convert short-term rentals to long-term leases, amending regulations to allow tennis courts as main use in RS-2 districts, and incentivizing abandonment of retail alcohol sales on Lincoln…
Village reviews FY 2026‑2027 budget and key projects
The Financial Advisory Board will approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, receive status updates on the community center and village hall projects, and discuss the proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget. The board will also consider a three‑tiered recycling program and the state’s proposal for property tax. No other decisions…
CRA board reviews $610,000 Grove Manor housing redevelopment funding request
The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several development proposals, including a $610,000 funding request for Phase III of the Grove Manor property. Other items include a downtown parking study presentation, a streetscape agreement for Lincoln Avenue and A Street, and applications for…
Winter Haven Commission to discuss commissioner compensation and utility agreements
The City Commission will review a consent agenda featuring multiple utility and infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss compensation for commissioners and the appointment of legal counsel for matters involving Blue Line Aviation, LLC.
Proposal to rename Front Street to Back Avenue up for public hearing
The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal to rename Front Street to Back Avenue. Consent agenda items include a proclamation for Lief Erickson day, appointment of John Doe to the Planning Commission, and several resolutions and contracts. The meeting also includes staff reports and…
CRA discusses housing, streetscapes, and business incentives
The CRA Board will review several funding requests and incentive applications for local redevelopment projects. Items include a $610,000 request for Grove Manor Phase III and various business modernization applications.
City Commission discusses emergency plans, tree removal, and fee waivers
The City Commission will review an updated Emergency Management Plan presented by AC Disaster Consulting. Action items include a request for an $8,871.40 permit fee waiver at 521 Bayview Place and a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a grand tree removal request at 610 N. Bay Boulevard.
CRA to consider $610k Grove Manor funding, downtown parking study
This meeting includes a presentation of the Downtown Parking Study by Kimley-Horn, and a $610,000 funding request for Grove Manor Phase III redevelopment from the Lake Wales Housing Authority. The board will also consider agreement proposals for the Lincoln Avenue and A Street streetscape and project management…
Council to consider $85M bond for road and public works projects
The City Council will decide on consent items including park construction, biosolids services, and a medical benefits provider. Second readings include an $85M bond for road and public works projects, a straw ballot on twice-weekly trash pickup, and several property conveyances. First readings cover a comprehensive…
Commission to set budget strategy, vote on landmark tree protections
The City Commission will discuss the FY 2026-27 budget strategy and hold public hearings on three ordinances: protecting landmark trees, updating building permit fees, and consolidating parks fees. They will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision about mechanical equipment setbacks at 970 Jasmine Street…
Board to discuss June tree removal permits, board recruitment, arborist recommendation
The Bradenton Tree & Land Preservation Board will discuss June 2026 tree removal permits, consider a letter to City Council for new member recruitment, and review a recommendation letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.
Nature Centers Commission discusses funding and new applicants
The Nature Centers Commission will review financial reports and project updates from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The commission is also considering an environmental education funding request and a new applicant package.
Tampa Special Magistrate hears code enforcement cases regarding trees and zoning
The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving tree removals, property accumulations, and zoning violations. The agenda includes continued cases, new case filings, and a list of recently complied cases.
Environmental committee to approve minutes, discuss awards and speaker series
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will meet to approve minutes from three previous meetings, hear a chair report, and discuss ongoing projects including environmental awards, Minecraft expansion activities, and a speaker series. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.
Commission to review living shoreline designs for Josiah Cephas Weaver Park
The City Commission will meet to provide consensus direction on proposed living shoreline designs for Josiah Cephas Weaver Park. The body will also discuss Penny V projects and staffing, and recognize July as Parks & Recreation Month.
Board approves Beach Basket pilot program and discusses EPA water regulations
The Board approved a $3,980 beach debris collection pilot program with Coastal Connections. Members also discussed opposing new EPA proposals regarding PFAS 'forever chemicals' and reviewed updates on recycling partnerships and shoreline expansion at Riverview Park.
Environmental Advisory Board discusses sustainability award program
The Environmental Advisory Board will review meeting minutes and receive an overview of programs from Oyster River Ecology, Inc. The board will also discuss a potential Environmental Sustainability Award Program, including outreach to community groups and legal review of partnerships.
Council will approve the bid award for the West Wall Street paving project
The Frostproof City Council will vote to award the contract for the West Wall Street Paving and Milling Project after reviewing five sealed bids. The council will also approve a special event request for the National Night Out, appoint a voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities conference, and authorize the…
Council to vote on major land development code update
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting multiple ordinances, including an update to the Land Development Code (Ordinance 1767) and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Other items include resolutions for street lighting on West Mitchell Hammock Road, water meter replacements, a budget…