County attorney notified the board that the Florida Action Committee has named 33 counties and multiple cities in litigation challenging local residency‑restriction ordinances; the board authorized county staff to retain outside counsel on a retainer under the manager’s threshold.

Jackson County commissioners conducted a series of interviews with attorney applicants for the county attorney role, pressed staff about a redacted ranking list tied to a pending legal matter, and agreed to vote on a final selection at the board's February meeting.