COUNTY 

12 News 

St. Lucie County’s growth brings big opportunities for jobs and infrastructure 

There is a rapid transformation happening in St. Lucie County. 

Naples Daily News 

Giant Lee County, Florida development plans 10,000 new homes 

When a developer announces they are building a community with up to 10,000 homes, some people envision severe environmental damage, while others see it to improve water quality, bring back native vegetation and restore natural flow ways. 

PROPERTY TAXES  

Tallahassee Reports 

DeSantis Willing to Call Special Session Over Property Taxes – Tallahassee Reports 

Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to put lawmakers on the spot about property taxes during the heat of their reelection campaigns. 

Florida Politics 

St. Johns County OKs $1.8B budget, an increase of about $50M
While the spending plan increased, property taxes fell by about $9.1M.   

News 4 Jax 

Jacksonville spending put under spotlight by Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia; Deegan airport hologram criticized 

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia visited Jacksonville International Airport on Wednesday to highlight what they called “wasteful local spending” and to push for changes to property taxes. 

DOGE 

News 5 WKRG 

Florida DOGE audit exposes alleged wasteful spending in Escambia County | WKRG.com 

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency has released its findings regarding alleged waste and fraud in the state.