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Lawmakers steer millions toward South Florida projects
Florida Politics
Last-minute legislative earmarks sent millions toward South Florida education, healthcare and infrastructure initiatives.
As their protracted budget talks near completion, state lawmakers are earmarking millions of dollars for South Florida projects through last-minute allocations that don’t require agreement between the Senate and House.
Budget conference: Atlantic Beach water projects prioritized by Kiyan Michael funded
A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics
Good news for the Northeast Florida beach town.
The state is set to chip in nearly $2 million for three priorities of Atlantic Beach, as Senate and House budget negotiators come closer to a final deal.
Budget conference: House, Senate align on 5 Tampa Bay area road projects
Florida Politics
It's more progress as negotiations continue.
A handful of Tampa Bay-area road projects are off the negotiating table in the Transportation and Economic Development budget, with the House and Senate landing on the same number in the House’s first bump offer — and the two members steering the talks both call the region home.
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Develops AI Tool to Predict E. coli Contamination in Waterways
Bioengineer.org
Every summer, the public faces the recurring dilemma of beach closures triggered by Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination, events that disrupt recreation, threaten public health, and create economic setbacks for coastal communities.
Gov. DeSantis signs vertiport law to usher in flying vehicles era
Florida Politics
With little fanfare, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to help usher in the arrival of Florida’s vertiports shuttling people from city to city.
DeSantis signed the bill Monday, according to a news release sent out at 8:37 p.m. Monday.
Central Florida Expressway Projects Receive Engineering Excellence Awards
West Orlando News
Central Florida expressway projects received prestigious engineering excellence awards. Two Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) capacity improvements projects featuring Flex Lanes technology were recently honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL) with Florida Engineering Excellence Awards.
Judges again reject Florida plan to take over wetlands permitting
WLRN - PBS
A move by the Trump administration to hand Florida control over a key review required for dredging and filling vanishing wetlands has failed to pass muster with appellate judges.
A roundup of Florida transportation bills that made it to the finish line
WMNF
TALLAHASSEE — Florida may soon have new rules for electric bicycle users and to ease motorists’ concerns about license plate frames.
Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis will decide on altering names affixed to several roads and airports, with legislation emphasizing President Donald Trump.
House rejects Senate rewrite of Fiona McFarland transportation package
Florida Politics
The House has refused to accept a sweeping Senate rewrite of a major transportation package proposed by Sarasota Republican Rep. Fiona McFarland, sending the legislation back to the upper chamber in the final days of the Legislative Session.
Legislature passes vertiport bill as Florida picked for U.S. pilot program
Florida Politics
'We are now going to become the leader in advanced air mobility.'
The Legislature has passed a bill to usher in the era of flying vehicles.
Electric air taxi tests to start in Florida after US authorizes firms to fly their prototypes
Florida is among multiple states that will soon see prototypes of electric air taxis flying in their skies as several aircraft makers start a high-stakes testing program authorized this week by the U.S. government.
Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias named Government Engineer of the Year
Coral Gables City Manager Peter J. Iglesias has been named Government Engineer of the Year by the Florida Engineering Society’s Miami Chapter, recognizing a career that has bridged structural engineering and municipal leadership in one of South Florida’s most infrastructure-intensive cities.
Nick DiCeglie bill to address ‘unintended consequences’ of hurricane recovery law advances to Senate floor
Nick DiCeglie bill to address ‘unintended consequences’ of hurricane recovery law advances to Senate floor Jesse Mendoza – Florida Politics
Matern Professional Engineering Promotes Two Key Team Members to Project Manager
Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert “RJ” Johnson and Olivia Byrd, EI, to Project Manager within the company's Education Division.
Senate, House $72M apart on funding new FAMU-FSU engineering building
Senate, House $72M apart on funding new FAMU-FSU engineering building Jesse Schneckner, Florida Politics
ENR Texas & Southeast 2026 Top Young Professionals
ENR Texas & Southeast 2026 Top Young Professionals Vince Kong, Engineering News Record
House committee OKs bill to help vertiports take off in Florida
House committee OKs bill to help vertiports take off in Florida Gabrielle Rouson, Florida Politics