COUNTY 

Crestview News Bulletin 

FPL efforts get Okaloosa County back to full power 

 

Florida Politics 

Duke Energy Florida opens solar site in Jefferson County 

‘Every solar site we bring online reduces the amount of fuel we need to purchase, and those savings go directly to our customers’ bills.’ 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Flagler Live 

Florida Realtors Claim Amendment 3 Makes Homes Affordable. Their Listing Website Says Opposite.  

Florida Realtors is bankrolling Amendment 3 and pitching the property tax cut as relief for Floridians priced out of homeownership. 

 

Pine Island Eagle 

County talks of Amendment 3 impact, solutions 

An increase in the homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $250,000 under a proposed state referendum on the November ballot would likely mean higher county taxes and fees, as well as widespread cuts to county departments, under budget projections county commissioners are being faced with. 

 

The Boca Raton Tribune 

Florida Local Governments Brace for Revenue Shortfalls as Amendment 3 Looms 

A new report from S&P Global Ratings warns that the passage of Florida’s Amendment 3 in November 2026 could severely constrain revenue for city and county operations, potentially leading to long-term credit rating downgrades.   

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Amendment 3 makes a promise Tampa Bay’s infrastructure can’t keep | Column 

Tampa Bay’s continued growth is putting even greater pressure on systems already in need of attention. 

 

Bradenton Herald 

Property tax, arts funding: What could change if Amendment 3 passes 

Tallahassee has a vibrant arts and culture scene. From concerts at Cascades Park to annual film festivals, open mic nights, and art exhibitions, local events bring the whole community together. 

  

Florida Politics 

National Association of Realtors helps push pro-Amendment 3 committee over $21M raised 

Polls still show there is work to do to sell the proposal.