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Burn ban authority vs. the state
Summary
Council approved clearer burn-ban powers for the fire chief after freeze-and-drought conditions exposed a loophole. But there's friction with Florida Forest Service over land-clearing burns — like the Stevens Plantation smoke that flooded City Hall with complaints — and the city plans a pointed letter to the state.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Residents near burn sites and schools affected by smoke.
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