For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate ... and good future planning is important.” According to a Florida Department of Health report, doctor shortages affect ...

Supporters of the bill say it would help enforce development regulations more consistently. Critics say it would severely undermine local governments — and voters.

Senate Bill 1118 would effectively end local government planning that protects rural areas from development. The bill also ...

The city of Venice was already named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists ...

(The Center Square) – A bill active in the Florida Legislature could provide help for the state's rural areas and create what the bill authors call a "rural renaissance." Senate Bill 110 passed ...

Bill sponsor Corey Simon, a Tallahassee Republican who represents 13 mostly rural counties in North Florida, said the bill provides an “a la carte of resources” for rural, local governments.

The Old Florida Capitol is seen with the tower of ... transportation and economic development in rural areas. Albritton, a Wauchula Republican who owns a citrus grove, said the bill (SB 110 ...

“This is about quality of life,” Albritton said. “It’s about making sure that rural communities know it’s said, ‘We hear them, see them and they show value. It means something to u ...