COUNTY 

WSVN 

Severe flooding hits areas in Central, South Florida; state of emergency declared in 7 counties  

(WSVN) – A flash flood emergency struck areas of Central and South Florida on Monday. 

 

WTXL 

Wakulla eyes new recommendations to expand affordable housing options 

An advisory committee’s 2026 report recommends waiving permit fees, reducing parking requirements, and changing rules on accessory dwelling units to encourage affordable housing. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Tampa Bay 28 

Amendment 3: state promotes property tax exemption, critics warn of budget cuts 

TAMPA, Fla — Florida voters are deciding Tuesday on Amendment 3, a major property tax reform that has been debated for months. 

 

Bradenton Herald 

After Amendment 3, more property tax ideas likely ahead 

Amendment 3, the property tax cutting measure that is before voters, is unlikely to be the final word on how much homeowners pay on their property in coming years. 

  

Florida Politics 

Can Ron DeSantis push Amendment 3 over the top? 

The Governor spoke about the proposal in Citrus County, as polls showed the measure falling short. 

 

STATE 

The Capitolist 

Florida Permanently Protects 3,200 Acres of Agricultural Land Across Three Counties  

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced late last week the permanent protection of more than 3,200 acres of agricultural land across three properties in Hardee, Okeechobee and Levy counties through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.