COUNTY 

News 6 

Seminole County set to approve $11.5M for SunRail as local control nears 

Starting next year, SunRail will no longer be operated by FDOT 

Business Observe 

Manatee County commissioners end funding of Bradenton EDC 

Other public and private sources remain intact, but commissioners question the value of the county’s contribution, which is close to $350,000 a year. 

Fox 13 

FDOT updates city, county leaders on potential SunRail extension in Polk County 

FDOT officials updated city and county leaders about the possible extension of the SunRail commuter train from Osceola into Polk County.   

WEATHER 

The Tennessean 

Hurricane Gabrielle still powerful Category 4, rip currents threaten east Florida coast 

While there were no watches or warnings in effect Monday morning, forecasters warned residents in Bermuda should monitor Gabrielle’s progress. A rip current statement is in effect for the east coast of Florida down to West Palm Beach until Wednesday. 

PROPERTY TAXES 

News Herald 

Florida House dives deep as property tax overhaul begins in earnest 

Florida lawmakers began work on what may become a ballot measure to overhaul property taxes. 

WCTW 

Florida lawmakers weigh property tax cuts and impact on schools 

Lawmakers are considering putting a property tax question on the ballot next year. But before voters weigh in, the committee wants to fully understand the potential consequences 

Sebastian Daily 

Florida Panel Probes Property Tax Cuts, Weighs Elimination Amid Funding Risks 

Florida lawmakers kicked off a deep dive into potential property tax cuts Monday, weighing everything from outright elimination to targeted rebates as they grapple with soaring homeowner costs and the risk of slashing funds for schools and public safety.