COUNTY 

Tallahassee Democrat 

As painted crosswalks removed elsewhere, Leon projects safe—for now 

The state of Florida is cracking down on politically-tinged street art, but the designs brightening various intersections around the capital city and county likely will stay. 

 

News Break 

County attorney receives honors 

The Board of County Commissioners recently recognized Monroe County Attorney Robert “Bob” Shillinger for receiving two prestigious awards in the past month.   

 

Citrus Counyu Chronicle 

Taxable value doubles since 2015, but Citrus County faces soaring costs  

Citrus County’s taxable value has finally rebounded from the damage of the Great Recession – but it’s what happened next that budget staff say defines the county’s current budget circumstances. 

 

Lake O News 

Program encourages young people to choose public safety careers  

OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County was recently honored for a program that promotes young people entering public safety careers. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida’s Voice 

Jacksonville Council caps property tax rate, some push for future cut 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council members have tentatively approved a property tax rate that remains unchanged from last year, but a segment of the council’s leadership is signaling a potential reduction later this budget season. 

 

WUWF 

DeSantis expands DOGE audits to Manatee, bashes property taxes  

Gov. Ron DeSantis is ramping up his attention on local government spending practices — and Florida’s property tax. 

 

352 Today 

Marion County sets tentative millage rate at 4.29, keeping property tax steady for fourth year County commissioners maintain flat general fund rate as 2025–26 budget process moves forward with public hearings in September. 

WEATHER 

Daytona Beach News Journal 

Storm tracker: Gulf Coast could see heavy rain this weekend 

A stretch of the Gulf Coast from the Florida panhandle to the central Texas coast could see heavy rain this weekend due to a broad area of low pressure currently over the north-central Gulf. 

 

FEDERAL 

WGCU 

Trump signs an executive order to make it easier to remove homeless people from streets 

Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Tallahassee Democrat 

DeSantis cites 2020 ‘unfairness’ in push for redistricting redo 

Gov. Ron DeSantis is considering calling a special session of the Legislature to rearrange Florida’s congressional districts.