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WUWF 

PolitiFact FL: DeSantis said Florida’s drought could bring a quieter hurricane season. Is that true?  

Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, causing widespread wildfires and evacuation orders in large swaths of the state. 

 

Alachua Chronicle 

Alachua County Commission moves forward with anti-ICE measures, asks School Board to review “underutilized” facilities to address homelessness 

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following the General Public Comment period at the April 28 meeting of the Alachua County Commission, Commissioners made two motions based on requests from the public: one asked staff to move forward with five demands in an anti-ICE petition from Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion (GINI), and one asked County staff and the School Board to review “underutilized” facilities to address family homelessness. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Ron DeSantis says property tax repeal Special Session will wait until at least June, with ‘phased’ approach planned 

Summertime will sizzle in the Capitol, and debating potential tax relief in the Capitol may be hotter than the swampy weather outside. 

 

Miami Herald 

Miami mayor warns of steep cuts if property taxes end  

Miami is preparing a budget scenario that would cut a quarter of the city’s spending. 

  

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Daniel Perez says House won’t deliberate on AI regulations or vaccine requirements, drawing Ron DeSantis’ fury 

‘Typical political shenanigans,’ Ron DeSantis complained on X. 

 

Florida Politics 

Gov. DeSantis redistricting plan sets up St. Pete-Manatee clash for representation 

The shift appears to be part of a broader effort to dismantle the Tampa Bay region’s Democratic base.