Sen. Corey Simon

The measure, if passed, would take effect this July.

A bill aimed at building up infrastructure and growing rural communities, is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.

"The residents of Florida must be better educated on the importance of brain health and on reducing the risk of dementia."

The proposal aims to create “opportunities for rural communities to expand education offerings, increase health care services, and modernize commerce” according to a release announcing the bills filing.

He says children have been staying overnight in the offices of Florida’s community-based care agencies

State lawmakers Jason Shoaf and Corey Simon held a legislative delegation meeting on Thursday.

Infrastructure upgrades are a major focus for the county as Florida's annual legislative session looms.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has okayed a draft permit, and Apalachicola Riverkeeper is challenging it