The Brief
- More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated Treasure Island, residents said the city’s leaders are distracted by internal fighting.
- Multiple commissioners are facing controversy — from offensive Facebook posts to inappropriate late-night texts.
- Frustrated residents are calling for resignations, recalls and even dissolving the city government altogether.
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Treasure Island residents are voicing frustration over what they call “junior high school drama” among city leaders.
Commissioners have been accused of posting or sharing inflammatory messages and memes online — and residents said the constant conflict is preventing the city from focusing on recovery after last year’s hurricanes.
At Tuesday night’s city meeting, tensions spilled over again. Some residents urged commissioners to resign, while others are pushing for state intervention.
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