COUNTY 

Pensacola News Journal 

Santa Rosa Local Option Sales Tax referendum language draws opposition 

Ballot language that could prove controversial will be introduced at an April 23 public hearing as Santa Rosa County rolls out its bid to convince citizens to vote in November to support the reinstatement of a half-cent local option sales tax. 

 

CW34 

Martin County celebrates permanent preservation of over 2,000 acres 

INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County officials gathered at Timer Powers Park on Friday to celebrate the permanent preservation of more than 2,000 acres. 

 

TECHNOLOGY 

Florida Politics 

Altamonte Springs embraces AI technology to save taxpayer money, City Manager says 

AI technology is helping one Seminole County city run more efficiently. 

 

Orlando Sentinel 

Do data centers really use so much water? Here are 5 key issues 

Concerns about water usage by large data centers have been especially heightened in rural areas, where many residents rely on well water. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Gov. DeSantis promises Special Session on property taxes, but when? 

‘There’s obviously a strategy involved’ in timing his release of the details to place before voters, he says. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Midflorida Newspaper 

Legislators ‘not quite there’ on budget talks 

TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate leaders still don’t have a deal on topline budget numbers, although offers continue to be exchanged between the chambers, one top negotiator said Friday.