COUNTY 

ABC 7 

Manatee County delays submitting comprehensive plan after public pushback 

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – Manatee County commissioners voted Thursday to delay action on the county’s proposed comprehensive plan after residents packed commission chambers and voiced concerns about growth, development and the public review process. 

 

WFLA 

Pinellas County deputies incorporate AI translation technology in body cameras  

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is using artificial intelligence to better serve the community they’ve sworn to protect. 

 

Click Orlando 

Seminole County seeks second year of state funding to sustain SCOUT micro-transit growth 

Software upgrades, new vehicles aim to cut waits for growing ridership 

 

My News 13 

Hillsborough considers new ordinance for loose livestock 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County leaders are moving forward with plans to create a new county-wide ordinance aimed at reducing the growing number of loose livestock incidents that have become a recurring public safety concern. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Naples Daily News 

Property tax amendment threatens local budgets 

If voters approve a state constitutional amendment to cut property taxes in November, Collier County stands to lose more than $62.9 million in revenue in the first year alone. 

 

CFPM 

Fact-checking claims that Florida’s property tax amendment will ‘defund’ essential public services 

Some Florida Democrats are warning that a Republican plan to drastically reduce property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes isn’t as good as it seems, because it could mean losing essential local services. 

 

My News 13 

Property tax costs; potential help for farmers 

Leaders in Florida disagree about the true cost of the property tax proposal, and lawmakers seek to provide financial relief to Florida farmers. 

 

Florida Politics 

‘Tallahassee takeover’: Donna Deegan pushes back on property tax reduction amendment 

Local leaders continue to voice alarm about what could be drastic revenue cuts starting next year. 

 

WCJB 

Columbia County commissioners discuss proposed property tax changes 

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Columbia County commissioners discussed a proposed statewide property tax exemption and local funding transparency measures during their board meeting Thursday. 

 

Florida Politics 

‘This is absolutely alarming’: Orange County Commissioners worry about property tax plan’s impact 

‘We have a fight ahead of us.’ 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Florida’s 2026 Sessions deliver wins for homeowners as budget heads to Governor 

‘These are meaningful steps toward a more affordable and resilient Florida.’