Florida Association of Counties

About one month left to enter your county into the FAC calendar contest. The theme is Stormy Skies and we’re looking for breathtaking shots from all 67 counties, from the gentle swirl of clouds to the delicate dance of lightning. ALL photographers - professional to amateur - are encouraged to submit. Enter here: https://www.fl-counties.com/stormyskies/

Century Tower and the University Auditorium at dusk. On the campus of the University of Florida in Alachua County.

📸: Photo Courtesy of The University of Florida

FAC's is Florida Local Government Finance Program (FLGFP). As a FAC Business Solution, FLGFP is a flexible, low-interest, short- to medium-term loan program geared toward helping local governments meet their many infrastructure and capital needs. Learn more: https://www.fl-counties.com/fac-programs/flgfp/

FAC's Innovation and Policy conference will be held in Escambia County on September 18 - 19, 2024! Registration is officially open, and this will be a conference you don't want to miss: https://www.fl-counties.com/event-directory/2024-innovation-policy-conference-2/

The FAC 2025 Calendar contest is open and accepting submissions. The theme is Stormy Skies and we’re looking for breathtaking shots from all 67 counties.

From the gentle swirl of clouds to the delicate dance of lightning, ALL photographers - professional to amateur - are encouraged to submit. Enter here: https://www.fl-counties.com/stormyskies/

are here in Hillsborough County for NACo Annual Conference, supporting our Immediate Past President Bill Truex in his race for NACo's 2nd VP!

The 2025 FAC Calendar contest is now open! Enter your county to be featured in "Stormy Skies", a tribute to the unique beauty and charm of Florida’s storms.

We’re looking for breathtaking shots from all 67 counties, from the gentle swirl of clouds to the delicate dance of lightning. ALL photographers - professional to amateur - are encouraged to submit. Enter here: https://www.fl-counties.com/stormyskies/

St. Lucie County Commissioner Jamie Lee Fowler was recently presented with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and Educational Exhibition in Orange County, Florida.
The CCC designation is a voluntary program of study designed for county commissioners to learn information and enhance skills relevant to their duties and responsibilities as elected officials.

“The courses available through the Certified County Commission program provide a wealth of knowledge for newly elected officials. I look forward to advancing my education and taking the next step by enrolling in the Advance County Commissioner Level 1 program to further build on the groundwork laid with the CCC program. My goal is to be the best I can be for my community and that begins with knowledge. Knowledge is power,” said Commissioner Fowler.

Prior to being elected in her first term as the St. Lucie County Commissioner for District 4 in 2022, Fowler completed St. Lucie County’s Citizen’s Academy program. Registration is now open for the fall Citizen’s Academy, which starts Oct. 3. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants with an application deadline of Thursday, Sept. 26. To apply, please complete the online application – www.stlucieco.gov/citizensacademy.

Happy Independence Day ! How does your county celebrate?

📍: Walton County
📸: Jeff Talbert

Congratulations Commissioner Scholl!

Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Jim Scholl was presented with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and Educational Exhibition in Orlando.

The CCC designation is a voluntary program of study designed for county commissioners to learn information and enhance skills relevant to their duties and responsibilities as elected officials.

"The amount of knowledge exchanged in this program is vast," Scholl said. "I've had the opportunity to make numerous connections with commissioners across the state, which will benefit the well-being of our county."

The CCC educational program is an initiative comprising of 45 hours of coursework. This program's curriculum encompasses a diverse range of courses, such as growth management, financial management, and ethics, as well as elective courses such as affordable housing, emergency management, and resiliency.

"The CCC program highlights the quality of local leaders we have in the state of Florida," said Eric Poole, Executive Director of ICG. "For them to invest their time into completing coursework to benefit their constituents and community, they demonstrate their dedication to going above and beyond the expected duties of a county commissioner."

The CCC program is made possible through a continuing partnership with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension.

To learn more about ICG and the CCC designation, please visit flicg.org.

day 2 focused on collaboration of with of two rounds of workshops, Stuff the Bus and an Awards Luncheon. Thank you to everyone for a great day! Our Keynote Luncheon begins at 11:45am featuring Adrianne Haslet and Senator Rick Scott.

Day 1 of was a success! Head to the exhibit hall for Stuff the Bus, a charity event to donate school bags with supplies to students in need sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.

Make sure to say hi to our new Corporate Partner in the exhibit hall!

If you are at the FAC Annual Conference today, be sure to stop by booth 301 and visit Nathaniel Pecina and Kyle Cline from NACo to learn more about how ClearGov partners with the Florida Association of Counties to help counties budget better! Florida Association of Counties

Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger and Assistant County Attorneys Pedro Mercado, Joe DiNovo, Anjelica Harden-Ivanoski, and Eve Lewis are attending the Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA) conference in Orlando this week.

FACA is a nonprofit with a purpose to provide a forum for research, advice, and discussion in the development of local government law, including technical assistance.

Shillinger is the immediate past president of the organization.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the 2024 Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 25 to 28. Please visit us at booth 1000 to meet our team. You can learn more about our services and how we can support the needs of your county. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners!

The Exhibit Hall is open one day only this year. Be sure to stop in between 8:00am and 6:30pm to visit with 114+ exhibitors and grab a conference essential, coffee! Thank you to the Florida Manufactured Housing Association for sponsoring all day coffee.

Yeehaw! kicks off tonight at the Welcome Party starting at 7:00pm in the Exhibit Hall. This event is a great time to visit with our exhibitors and peers.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners for sponsoring this event.

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This photo was submitted by Armando Rodriguez, who challenged himself to take a photo of all 67 in 2023! This beautiful shot was taken in Collier county ⛵.