North Port commission backs letter to school board endorsing vape detectors The City Commission approved a motion directing the city attorney to draft and send a letter of support for vape‑detection monitors to the county school board, citing student safety; the motion passed 4‑1.

North Port City Commission has taken a bold step to combat student vaping by endorsing vape-detection monitors, sparking a heated debate among local leaders and parents.

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Commission approves first amendment to school‑zone speed camera agreement amid transparency questions The commission approved a first amendment to the city’s agreement with Red Speed Florida LLC for school‑zone speed detection cameras after debate over piggyback procurement and whether the vendor should have performed a prior speed study; staff said piggybacking was permitted and earlier vendor issues cited in other jurisdictions had been corrected.

The North Port City Commission just voted to amend its speed camera agreement, sparking a heated debate over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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