FL Assoc of Counties

Red wildflowers in Indian River County, Florida. #FLCounties 📸: Dillon Surette

Our #PartnerOfTheWeek is @Nationwide. The deferred compensation program has become the largest supplemental retirement income program for county employees. Through a partnership #FLCounties can offer employees access to this premier Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

FAC's ICG is collaborating with FDEC through a grant with Duke Energy, to share economic development best practices across FL. This session highlighted how tourism can serve as a powerful economic engine, featuring a deep dive into Seminole County’s Tourism Improvement District.

Rainbow over a field planted with sun hemp in Hillsborough County, Florida. #FLCounties 📸: Jerri Fitzpatrick

#NewsClips DeSantis Renews Push For Florida Property Tax Cuts. Read more: flaglerlive.com/tax-cut-push/

Just over one month until FAC’s Annual Conference. 🎉Join county leaders from across Florida for engaging discussions, innovative solutions, networking opportunities and inspiring speakers designed to help shape the future of county government. Register: fl-counties.com/2026-annual-co…

#NewsClips Florida municipalities are spearheading shoreline resiliency. Read more: news.wfsu.org/state-news/202…

We’re proud to see Amy Lockhart representing Seminole County and #FLCounties on a panel “Working Effectively with Elected Officials” at the Governor's Hurricane Conference to share best practices. Thanks to FAC corporate partner @IEMNews for helping support these conversations.

#NewsClips Florida property tax rates: Where does Florida rank in the U.S.? Read more: raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

Orange blossoms in Highlands County, Florida. #FLCounties 📸: Linda Sexsmith

FAC's #PartnerOfTheWeek is Onda Housing Group. As a leader in the affordable housing industry, their mission is to provide a new wave of equitable living opportunities across the country shortage. Learn more: ondagrp.com

#NewsClips James Uthmeier sues Jacksonville for $5M over 'illegal gun registry'. Read more: floridapolitics.com/archives/79605…

FAC’s Annual Conference keynote speaker, Shawn Achor, released his new book, The Power of Beliefs. Join us to hear from Shawn on his newest release and his NYT bestselling book. FAC is also offering a Book Club as a add-on to your conference registration. fl-counties.com/book-club/

#NewsClips Money, money, money: FY 26-27 budget special session is here. Read more: floridaphoenix.com/2026/05/12/mon…

A wetland marsh teeming with native flora and fauna found at Okaloacoochee State Forest near the Twin Mills trail in Hendry County, Florida. #FLCounties 📸: Steve Buczynski

#NewsClips Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, FEMA review panel members proposes major disaster response overhaul. Read more: wtsp.com/article/news/r…

We're teaming up with our Corporate Partner, @AmazonBusiness, for a FREE virtual webinar. Explore emergency preparedness solutions, cost-saving resources, and best practices — so your county is ready before, during, and after a crisis. Register: fl-counties.site-ym.com/events/registe…

#NewsClips Volusia County Schools launches drone-based safety system. Read more: hometownnewsvolusia.com/news/local/vol…

Our #PartnerOfTheWeek is @Verizon. As a Gold Corporate Partner of #FLCounties, they are a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solutions that improve the way we live, work, learn and play. Learn more: verizon.com

FAC Past President Bill Truex and ICG Director Eric Poole traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in NACo’s Disaster Task Force. They met with FEMA officials and represented counties by helping advance a recommendation that was ultimately included in the DHS funding bill.