COUNTY 

Citrus County Chronicle 

Citrus weighing options for land conservation  

At a recent Citrus County Commission meeting, three options were discussed for preserving and enhancing our quality of life through our public lands. 

 

WFLA 

Hernando Commission considers ban on no-cash businesses  

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hernando County Commissioners discussed an ordinance Tuesday that would require businesses that don’t accept cash payments to start taking cash. 

 

Wear TV 

Okaloosa County votes to ban red light and speed cameras on county roads 

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Okaloosa County commissioners passed a resolution, banning any red light or speed detection cameras from being installed on county roads. 

 

DOGE 

WFLA 

CFO claims Citrus County overtaxed residents by $39 million  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Over the past year, the state’s Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, has been actively auditing local government spending, shining a spotlight on cities and counties for what he says is “overtaxing” Floridians. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Byron Donalds says if Ron DeSantis can’t get property taxes repealed, he’ll finish the job 

‘If they’re not able to get anything done, we’re going to pick the ball up Day 1 as Governor.’ 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Florida real estate listings shouldn’t mislead about property taxes  

A local property appraiser explains why and what’s being done about it. 

 

Florida Politics 

Gov. DeSantis trying to figure out ‘timing’ of property tax phaseout 

How soon can it take effect? It’s an open question even for the man who wants to make it happen. 

 

LEGISLATION 

WTSP 

Expansion of the Live Local Act could open more land for affordable housing  

Religious or school properties may qualify for development under certain conditions. 

 

Naples Daily News 

With clock ticking, Florida lawmakers face budget deadline 

To borrow from an old song, Florida’s legislative leadership is dancing in the dark, unseen by the public as they negotiate differences in a proposed state budget for 2026-27. 

 

Jax Today 

St. Johns County wants governor to veto development bill  

St. Johns County Commissioners will send a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis asking that he veto a bill commissioners say will tie their hands on some development decisions. 

 

Florida Today 

New law: Local governments can ban gas-powered leaf blowers 

Annoyed yet by all those loud, noxious gas-powered leaf blowers revving up to clear the dead-leaf fallout from February’s cold snap?