COUNTY 

WTXL 

Leon County historic harms charter amendment undergoing redrafts 

DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fl — A proposed Leon County Charter amendment aimed at analyzing how historical policies shaped local spending is being redrafted amid concerns it conflicts with anti-DEI legislation. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

‘Where’s our proposal?’: Daniel Perez frustrated with inaction on property taxes by Gov. DeSantis, Senate 

With no clear proposal from the Governor’s Office and time running short, Perez says it’s ‘tough to hear this rhetoric over and over again’ from DeSantis. 

 

Islander News 

Miami property tax rebate available for eligible seniors  

The City of Miami will issue rebates covering its share of property taxes for qualifying senior homeowners under a new relief program approved by commissioners 

 

North Escambia 

Libraries Facing Potential $4 Million Hit, Branch Closures If Property Tax Cuts Pass  

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed for more than a year for a major overhaul of the Florida tax system, including letting voters decide on property taxes. 

 

B&G 

IN DEFENSE OF PROPERTY TAXES 

“For years, opinion surveys have identified property taxes as the ones Americans hate the most,” according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). 

 

DATA CENTERS 

Route-Fifty 

How government leaders can balance the pros and cons of data center development 

Policy and partnerships with tech companies can give state and local leaders a lever to ensure data centers are developed responsibly and sustainable, experts said during a recent webinar. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Bradenton Times 

Florida’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’: What happened, what’s in it, and what’s next? 

DeSantis is trying to drive his AI Bill of Rights to the finish line.