COUNTY 

Sun Sentinel  

County opposes Broward sheriff’s bid for more funding 

Law enforcement is the number one priority of the Broward County budget, and the state should not force county government to increase funding for the Sheriff’s Office, local officials said last week. 

 

News 4 Jax 

City officials to review Mayor Deegan’s $2B budget, but some worry state property tax reforms could impact funding 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City officials will meet Monday afternoon to review Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget. 

 

Bay News 9 

Pasco County launching new hurricane relief program 

DADE CITY, Fla. — Pasco County is preparing to roll out a major relief program funded by a $585 million federal Community Development Block Grant, which was awarded following last year’s hurricane season.   

 

WFTV 

Volusia County council approves $2.6 Million for opioid prevention and recovery efforts 

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia County Council has approved $2.6 million in opioid abatement settlement funds to enhance prevention, treatment, emergency response, and recovery services across the community. 

 

Florida Politics 

Ron DeSantis is giving millions to help Levy, Citrus counties and Newberry city 

‘These investments are a direct reflection of Gov. DeSantis’ commitment to strengthening Florida’s small and rural communities.’ 

 

DOGE 

Florida Politics 

County leaders get candid in discussing getting ‘DOGEd’ by CFO’s office 

Audits lack context, they say, including state mandated spending. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Yahoo 

Florida property taxes on path to partial elimination. What to know 

With seven amendments and one bill aimed at kneecapping property taxes now approved for the 2026 legislative session, it appears that Florida lawmakers — and residents — are eager to see some of the increasing pains of homeownership eased. 

 

Citizen Portal 

House select committee advances eight property‑tax constitutional change proposals to ballot process 

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House Select Committee on Property Taxes on Nov. 20 advanced seven proposed constitutional amendments and one House bill aimed at reducing or reshaping non‑school ad valorem property taxes, setting the measures on a path that could place some of them before voters in November 2026. 

 

WMNF 

For these Florida counties, eliminating property taxes would mean ‘a dismemberment of vital services’  

Local government officials statewide are wary of plans by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature to slash or abolish homestead property taxes, but one group of counties is particularly worried. 

 

Florida Politics 

Jeff Brandes: The architect has no plan — Florida’s $18B tax cut without a blueprint 

Florida risks an $18 billion disaster because no one produced real math. 

 

Florida Phoenix 

Experts debate potential property tax measure at USF: ‘This is policy malpractice’  

The governor has previously said he wants one constitutional amendment on the ’26 ballot to reduce property taxes. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Randy Maggard bill seeks full state control over water quality and wetlands regulation 

Working closely with our federal, state and regional partners is essential to ensuring clean, healthy water for every community. 

 

Florida Politics 

Corey Simon files Rural Renaissance bill to invest in Florida’s country 

The bill to help Florida’s rural areas has the backing of Senate leadership.