COUNTY 

TC Palm 

Florida island home to celebrities could be severed by erosion 

A wealthy, narrow island home to Tiger Woods, Venus Williams and other celebrities is at increasing risk of flooding and coastal erosion. 

 

WTXL 

Leon County School Board approves property tax hike to fund school programs 

The board voted 4-1 to place a 1-mill property tax referendum on the November 2026 ballot to fund teacher pay, school safety, arts, and athletics. 

 

Alachua Chronicle 

Alachua County Commission discusses data centers, defers decision on Westside Christian School request for water/sewer connections  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At the May 26 meeting, Alachua County Commissioners selected artwork for the County’s Fire Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center, heard an update on regulations for data centers, and deferred a decision on Westside Christian School’s request for water and sewer services. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

St. Petersburg would lose $75M with hiked homestead property tax break 

State lawmakers would still need to approve Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan before voters weigh in on the issue on November ballots. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Dunedin eyes fire fee as Tallahassee targets property taxes 

The special assessment could replace as much as $9 million in property tax revenue that the city stands to lose. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

The Destin Log 

Florida leaders react to Gov. DeSantis on property tax cut 

The governor has called the tax-cutting idea the ‘Big Kahuna.’ 

 

CPA 

‘A Plan to Have a Plan.’ Key Details Still Undefined in DeSantis’ Tax-Cut Pitch 

After more than a year of publicly hyping the idea of major property tax relief, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday finally unveiled what he called a plan to deliver it. What he did not unveil was an actual proposal. 

 

WLRN 

DeSantis calls for special legislative session on property taxes to begin Monday 

Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan Wednesday in Tampa to gradually eliminate most property taxes. 

 

Islander News 

How DeSantis’ tax cut could affect schools and public safety  

Critics and local government say the governor’s proposed homestead tax changes could strain funding for education, healthcare and other core services 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Tampa Bay Times 

What is a ‘super El Niño’? And what does it mean for hurricanes in Florida? 

Experts are debating whether a supercharged El Niño will emerge this summer. Here’s what they know so far.