COUNTY 

St. Pete Catalyst 

Why Pinellas is betting millions on major events 

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is putting about $3.37 million behind 47 events this year. 

 

Levy Citizen 

Levy County awarded $75,000 to assess rural drinking water systems 

Levy County has been awarded a $75,000 grant to evaluate drinking water systems serving rural and unincorporated communities throughout the county. 

 

Your Observer 

Sarasota County faces four Live Local Act lawsuits  

The much-hyped and controversial statewide Live Local Act is living in court, at least in Sarasota County. 

 

Wear TV 

Okaloosa County in final stages of sinking SS United States, just awaiting permit approval 

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A new attraction for anglers, deep sea divers and historians is in its final stages.   

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Jeff Brandes: How Amendment 3 could teach rural Florida to stop worrying and love the data center 

Will revenue cuts cause rural counties to reconsider data center bans? 

 

Click Orlando 

Osceola County braces for budget cuts as Amendment 3 heads to ballot 

If passed, the county estimates $79.3M shortfall 

 

Miami Herald  

Miami-Dade mayor launches campaign against Amendment 3 

Although lower tax bills might be tempting, voters also need to consider the consequences of a sharp cut in revenue for local police departments, ambulance providers, and the bus and parks systems, Miami-Dade’s mayor said Wednesday as she launched a campaign opposing a state referendum to cut property taxes. 

  

Miami Herald 

2026 property tax exemptions: All 50 states ranked 

Property tax exemptions are a vital way for homeowners to reduce their annual tax burdens. 

 

SHORT TERM RENTALS 

The Answer 

Hillsborough approves annual fee, inspections for vacation rentals 

(The Center Square) – Florida property owners who run short-term vacation rentals in Hillsborough County must register their rental under an ordinance passed Wednesday. 

 

My Suncoast 

Manatee County discusses short-term rental property rules and regulations 

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – The Manatee County Commission chambers were packed Wednesday morning as residents and local leaders gathered for a public workshop to debate the regulation and enforcement of short-term vacation rentals. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Ponte Vedra Record 

St. Johns County to seek injunction against ag enclave law 

St. Johns County will seek an injunction against a new agricultural enclave law as part of a strategy to forestall the proposed addition of 4,000 homes in Ponte Vedra.