COUNTY 

CNW 

Palm Beach County programs earn national recognition, rank second in Florida 

Palm Beach County has received 39 national Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), ranking second among Florida counties for the number of awards earned. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

WUWF 

How the property tax amendment could reshape funding for Florida’s public hospitals 

In November, Florida voters will decide whether to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would reduce property taxes for homeowners across the state. 

 

Bradenton Herald 

Most readers oppose Florida’s property tax plan, poll finds  

A Florida readers poll on support for Amendment 3, the GOP-led property tax overhaul showed the majority of residents oppose the measure, which would offer a significant tax cut but would potentially drain municipalities of money needed to fund essential services. 

 

Florida Politics 

Amendment 3 opposition keeps growing — and a ‘yes’ campaign is nowhere in sight 

A new committee vows to ‘Save Our Services’ as Ron DeSantis stays sidelined 

 

LEGISLATION 

Bradenton Herald 

Suncoast lawmakers hollowed out home rule — do voters care?  

On a late afternoon in May, Sarasota County’s statehouse liaison explained to a group of residents how a controversial state law required county staff to approve large apartment projects despite heavy opposition.