COUNTY 

Daytona Beach News Journal 

5 haunted places in, near Volusia, Flagler counties 

A prolific writer who travels backroads and brings to life quirky communities and historic sites across Florida has broken down 28 of the Sunshine State’s haunted hamlets. 

 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Leon County talks 2026 legislative priorities. What’s on the list? 

In preparation for the 2026 legislative session, the Leon County Commission met to approve their wish lists – a mix of funding requests and legislative priorities that elected leaders hope their lobbyists will deliver for the county. 

 

Florida National News 

Orange County Mayor Demings Breaks Ground on $7 Million Osprey Sound Affordable Housing Community for Seniors  

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FNN) – Orange County leaders broke ground today on Osprey Sound, a new 100-unit affordable apartment community for seniors located at 5453 Rio Grande Avenue. 

 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

Fox 4 

Collier County weighs options to raise $305M for stormwater upgrades 

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County leaders are exploring ways to raise $305 million to fix aging stormwater systems, and the cost could come from residents’ wallets. County officials say funding could come through a sales tax increase or a new stormwater utility fee. 

 

Hometown News Volusia 

Volusia County Council advances five flood mitigation initiatives  

The Volusia County Council approved five flood-mitigation initiatives during its Oct. 21 meeting, furthering efforts to reduce neighborhood flooding and strengthen community resilience across the county. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Tampa Bay Times 

Do most of Florida’s property taxes come from vacation homes, businesses?  

PolitiFact | 64% of Florida’s property tax revenue is collected from properties that aren’t homeowners’ primary residences, studies show. 

 

Tallahassee Democrats 

GOP tax fight in Florida intensifies ahead of 2026 ballot 

‘It offends me that they think somehow they could get away with this.’ 

 

WLRN 

How local services could be slashed if Florida’s property taxes are cut or eliminated  

Property taxes have been skyrocketing, as the values of most homes have doubled or even tripled in recent years. 

 

DOGE 

Florida Politics 

‘You are being overtaxed’: Blaise Ingoglia says Miami-Dade’s yearly budget is $300M too much 

‘This is the biggest number we have seen in raw dollars in the state of Florida.’