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Florida City Government Week shines a spotlight on the vital work of local self government and its daily interaction with the community. The week is a reminder that local voices truly drive local choices—and that local voices can make a difference.

As Floridians, we've always relied on local solutions to address local challenges. Whether it's filling potholes or ensuring community safety, our communities depend on local self-government.

In America, checks and balances ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. In Florida, the checks and balances that once protected local decision-making from bureaucratic overreach, are out-of-whack.

Every year, politicians in Washington D.C. and Tallahassee increase their power, taking away yours. In 60 seconds, watch and find out how distant bureaucrats and politicians chip away at your freedoms.

Imagine if a distant government decided what hobbies you could have, or if a stranger picked your child’s name for you.

With college football season upon us, Local Voices United takes a look at the local traditions that make Florida’s college football towns stand out.

From our Gulf shores to Atlantic coastlines, Florida’s 825 miles of local beaches mean that one of our towns or cities has a stretch of sand that’s perfect for everyone. Each year, millions flock to their favorite beach to enjoy a holiday or just catch some sun and surf—and it falls to local police departments to keep them safe.