COUNTY 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Leon County Commission to consider government consolidation issue 

At their upcoming meeting on March 10, the Leon County Commission may lock in language for the 2026 ballot to create a non-binding straw poll to take the temperature of voters on the topic of government consolidation. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Sun Sentinel  

Looming tax reform has Fort Lauderdale prepping for fallout 

Tax reform jitters are spreading through cities across the state as legislators move forward with a plan set in motion by Gov. Ron DeSantis to give homesteaded property owners a much-needed tax break. 

 

Pensacola News Journal  

Florida property tax cuts could cost Santa Rosa $33M for roads parks 

Navarre area resident Mark Mioduszewski enjoys bringing his grandchildren to Navarre Park on Santa Rosa Sound where swings and a host of other amenities give them plenty to do and provides a safe place to play. 

 

LEGISLATION 

News 4 Jax 

House, Senate still at odds over Florida’s budget with just days left in regular session 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t yet into formal budget negotiations. 

 

Around Osceola 

Senate passes housing bill  

A proposal to boost affordable housing through garage apartments and other accessory dwellings on single family home lots passed the Florida Senate on Wednesday. 

 

Florida Politics 

Differences emerge between Senate, House on transportation package 

Because the Senate amended the House bill, the measure must now return to the House before final approval. 

 

Florida Politics 

Legislature passes measure mandating online payments for local governments 

Since the Senate accepted the House version of the measure, the bill now heads to the Governor’s Office for final approval.