In a meeting held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10 a.m., local officials gathered to discuss pressing matters, including the potential impact of a tropical wave currently located over Eastern Cuba. Commissioner Pekins opened the session with an invocation, followed by Commissioner Wilkinson leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

During the meeting, a briefing was provided regarding Invest 97 L, which has not yet developed into a storm but is being closely monitored. Officials anticipate that by the afternoon, further assessments will clarify its trajectory, with expectations that it may travel parallel to the state, affecting areas between Tampa and the Big Bend region.

Local forecasts predict that the area could receive between 4 to 6 inches of rain, with the possibility of continued rainfall extending into the following week. Officials emphasized the importance of preparedness as they await more information from hurricane hunter crews, who will provide critical data on the system's development.

The meeting proceeded without public comments on the agenda items, allowing the board of county commissioners to focus on the upcoming resolution related to the weather situation and its implications for local services and safety.