COUNTY 

Tampa Free Press 

Hillsborough County Launches Tool To Identify Lead Plumbing Systems 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of its drinking water by launching a new online tool to help residents identify potential lead plumbing systems. 

 

Orlando Sentinel  

Seminole hotels to charge fee to fund indoor sports complex 

Seminole County hotels will soon start tacking on an extra fee to a guest’s bill to help raise tens of millions of dollars for the county to build a complex for indoor sports and other large events. 

 

The Gainesville Sun 

Alachua County approves raises for law enforcement, detention officers 

The Alachua County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a raise for sworn law enforcement officers and certified detention officers and deputies. 

 

SHORT-TERM RENTAL  

ABC Action News 

Bill targeting corporate-owned homes could reduce growth of short-term rentals 

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Some nights are nightmares for Hillary Simpson and her family, which includes two toddlers. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Calle Ocho News 

Florida Governor Pushes For Property Tax Elimination Amid Economic Concerns 

Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled strong support for eliminating property taxes in Florida, calling them “the most oppressive and ineffective” form of taxation. 

 

Action News Jax 

‘A tremendous hit’: Jacksonville leaders take notice as governor pushes for end to property taxes  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida already has no income tax, but Governor Ron DeSantis is currently flirting with the idea of abolishing property taxes as well. 

 

Florida Politics  

Gov. DeSantis rolls out DOGE Task Force, eyes workforce cuts and AI-aided audits 

Agencies, local governments can look forward to audits of budgets, contracts. 

 

Floridian Press 

Blaise Ingoglia Files Amendment to Freeze Property Taxes Against Homes Affected by Natural Disasters  

Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) filed a proposed amendment on Tuesday that would authorize the legislature to freeze in place property taxes to homes affected by natural disasters.