April 9, 2026 

COUNTY 

Florida Politics 

Florida Clerks of Courts use County Government Month to promote more interaction with public 

‘National County Government Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the essential work performed every day.’ 

 

Wink News 

Lee County could get $161K from opioid settlement to fight addiction  

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County joined a nationwide opioid settlement on Tuesday that could bring new money to fight addiction in Southwest Florida. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Miami Times Online 

Paul Renner hones in on property tax relief as ‘Day 1 priority’ to solve affordability crisis  

Former House Speaker Paul Renner is traveling the state this month to meet with Floridians about what his campaign calls the state’s “growing affordability crisis,” beginning with a stop in Doral Wednesday. 

 

WLRN 

Florida lawmaker aims for ballot measure ending all property taxes in 2028 

Florida Republicans have promised for nearly a year to provide meaningful property tax relief to Floridians in the form of a constitutional amendment they could vote on this November. 

 

Fox 35 

Florida towns weigh budget cuts as property tax debate continues  

INDIALANTIC, Fla. – Small towns across Florida are weighing budget cuts amid uncertainty over the future of property taxes, a key source of local revenue. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WLRN 

No budget special session next week, Florida legislative leaders affirm 

There will be no budget negotiations in Tallahassee next week. 

 

Florida Politics 

Ben Albritton: Lawmakers won’t approve budget before April 20 

‘We will share a schedule for that special session as soon as possible,’ the Senate President wrote.