COUNTY 

WOKV 

Clay County commissioners consider placing pay increase on ballot  

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — After nearly two decades of stagnant pay, Clay County commissioners may soon see their salaries on the ballot.   

 

News 4 Jax 

Nassau County responds after Florida AG says county can’t justify big impact fee rate hike 

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the area’s recent population growth doesn’t qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” needed to exceed state limits 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

The Apopka Voice 

Florida property tax relief has support, but no consensus 

Property tax relief took another step forward as Florida lawmakers returned to the state Capitol to decide how to whittle down a lengthy list of proposals for voters to consider later this year.   

 

News 4 Jax 

Where do Jacksonville city councilmembers stand on property tax elimination proposals? 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Property tax elimination proposals have become one of the most closely watched debates of the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers advance several constitutional amendment measures that could dramatically reshape how homeowners are taxed — and how cities fund essential services. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Bradenton Journal 

Florida’s 2026 session sees ‘bumper crop’ of open government bills, but will they close more doors? 

Open government advocates worried by attempts to reduce transparency. 

 

WTXL 

Property tax reform ‘doable,’ but rural Florida must be protected: Albritton 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton says he’s entering the year optimistic.