COUNTY 

Your Observer  

Manatee County explores idea of adopting a charter 

New Commission Chair Tal Siddique says a charter can give residents more control of their county 

 

WCTV 

Taylor County to receive nearly $36 million for infrastructure improvements 

TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Taylor County is set to receive nearly $36 million in awards to help improve infrastructure throughout the community, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. 

 

352 Today 

Alachua County Launches New Mobile App for Residents  

Alachua County news and services are now at residents’ fingertips via a brand-new phone app. 

 

Bradenton Times 

Who’s Really in Charge? 

Florida’s Home Rule in 2026 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

‘Blue Ribbon Projects’ bill incentivizing conservation lands clears first committee 

While some concerns remain, even detractors were hopeful the committee process would yield progress. 

 

Florida Politics 

Nick DiCeglie bill that aims to fix unintended consequences of hurricane recovery law flies through committee 

‘This will ensure that regardless if a storm hits, communities within areas of critical state concern will be able to move forward with comprehensive planning decisions.’ 

 

Florida Politics 

Senate Committee approves bill that gets a facelift with amendment on local control for residential development 

The amendment was a compromise among key shareholders, the bill sponsor said. 

 

Osceola News-Gazette 

Tallahassee lawmakers start new ‘journey’  

Republican legislative leaders opened the 2026 legislative session Tuesday citing a need to make life more affordable for Floridians. 

 

The Capitolist 

Florida data centers would be curbed under legislative bill  

Data centers that use massive amounts of electricity and water to power artificial intelligence, streaming and other computer usage are the target of a bill in the Florida Legislature that aims to rein in the larger facilities. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Destin Log 

DeSantis calls again for slashing property taxes in State of the State speech 

Is Florida about to slash property taxes? What would that mean? 

 

Action News Jax 

Tensions between Florida Governor and House Speaker on full display as 2026 Session gets underway  

Tensions between the Governor and House Speaker were on full display as Governor Ron DeSantis laid out his vision for the 2026 legislative session, his last before leaving office. 

 

FEDERAL 

Inside Towers 

Pushback From Cities and Counties on FCC’s Wireless Deployment Streamlining Efforts  

UPDATE Opponents to the FCC’s proposal to streamline wireless infrastructure deployment say resistance from cities and counties is growing.