COUNTY 

WTXL 

Wakulla County citizens express concerns overdevelopment 

Two-state laws discussed at the meeting have propelled Wakulla County citizens’ ongoing concerns about overdevelopment in the county 

 

WTXL 

Leon County to consider consolidation with City 

Two government agencies just a short distance apart from each other could be consolidating.   

 

My News 13 

Orange County leaders weigh possible transportation tax plan 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paying for transportation and mass transit in Central Florida is a multi-billion dollar challenge for Orange County leaders amid continuing population growth. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Bar 

Sovereign immunity reform bill clears final House committee 

A Southwest Florida lawmaker’s latest attempt to reform Florida’s sovereign immunity laws is ready for the House floor after clearing a final committee. 

 

WFSU 

Florida is trying to halt constitutional challenges to a growth law  

With a judge slated to hear arguments this week, the state is trying to short-circuit constitutional challenges to a new law that blocks cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Study: Property tax cuts, elimination would hit Florida’s rural communities hardest 

Rural cities already devote most of their property tax revenue to basic services, leaving little room to absorb new tax cuts. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

The Bradenton Times 

States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them 

A billboard advertises an artificial intelligence company in San Francisco in September 2025. California is among the states leading the way on AI regulations, but an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeks to override state laws on the technology.   

 

WBPF 

DeSantis outlines AI concerns while proposing protective laws for Floridians 

“This is basically protecting against this technology running amuck in a way that can be harmful to individuals,” DeSantis proposes AI “Bill of Rights,” citing concerns over the job market, data privacy and child safety in Florida.