COUNTY 

Fox 13 

Hillsborough County approves $70M in stormwater upgrades after 2024 hurricane season   

TAMPA, Fla. – Thousands of families across the Bay Area are still recovering from the devastating 2024 hurricane season that flooded neighborhoods which had never taken on water before.   

 

Fox 13 

New Dade City 911 center enhances emergency services across Pasco County  

DADE CITY, Fla – Pasco County is bolstering its emergency infrastructure with the opening of a brand-new 911 Communications Center in Dade City, a move officials say will improve response times and system reliability. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Rick’s Blog 

County Commission Confronts Budget Uncertainty 

The Escambia County Commission convened its Committee of the Whole on Wednesday morning to begin its public discussion of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget process, and the conversation revealed how precarious the county’s financial footing could become if property taxes on homesteads go away. 

 

NACo 

State-led property tax reform threatens county services  

Counties in states enamored with property tax reform and reduction are guarding against both fast and slow removal of their prime revenue source. 

 

Wink News 

Florida CFO says eliminating property taxes unlikely, hints at alternative plan 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK)—Florida lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session without a plan for property tax relief, leaving homeowners uncertain about potential lower bills. No special session is currently scheduled to address the issue. 

 

FL Voice News 

Rep. Ryan Chamberlin eyes citizen petition to ban property taxes, says ‘people are tired of talk, ready for action’ 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State Rep. Ryan Chamberlin announced Wednesday that he will lead an effort to eliminate property taxes in Florida by placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot through a citizen petition campaign. 

 

GROWTH MANAGEMENT 

Bradenton Herald 

Florida House stalls fix to SB 180, empowering developers 

A controversial Florida law that gives developers and state agencies broad veto powers over local government could remain in place for at least another year. 

  

LEGISLATION 

WFLA 

Florida session extended by budget woes, unfinished business  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers are preparing to return to Tallahassee for what could be another lengthy extended session.