COUNTY 

Florida News Line 

Students shadow clerk’s staff to explore careers  

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office launched a new shadowing program last fall to give students hands-on experience in public service careers. 

 

HOUSING 

WUWF 

Florida lawmakers could again consider legalizing ‘granny flats’  

Florida lawmakers could, once again, consider legalizing “granny flats.” 

 

LEGISLATION  

Spectrum News 13 

Florida lawmakers prepare to tackle property taxes, budget 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are set to converge on Tallahassee next Tuesday, where they will begin to tackle issues like Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed $117 billion budget, a reduction in statewide property taxes, and a possible redistricting push, among other things.   

 

St. Pete Catalyst 

Property tax changes fuel local concerns in 2026 

Lawmakers have filed eight property tax reform proposals, despite Florida’s legislative session not officially commencing for another week. St. Petersburg officials are already preparing for any changes. 

 

Florida Politics 

Fiona McFarland proposal prepares Florida for life without the penny 

Prices would be rounded to the nearest 5 or 10 cents 

 

AROUND THE COUNT(R)Y 

Times-Republican 

Iowa House Democrats propose property tax rebates, limiting growth  

With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading into the year — how to lower Iowans’ property taxes.