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Hernando Sun
Hernando BOCC to Consider Pushing for Legislation to Shield Project Cost Estimates from Public View
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will consider supporting a legislative proposal that would allow local governments to keep project cost estimates and bid analysis confidential until contracts are signed, mirroring protections currently available only to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Tampa Bay Times
Manatee could be 2nd Florida county to crack down on kratom. What to know
A 2023 Tampa Bay Times investigation found hundreds of Floridians have died from kratom-related overdoses during the past decade.
Fox 4
Charlotte County commissioners consider Class 3 e-bike ban in Babcock Ranch
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. — Charlotte County commissioners are set to discuss banning Class 3 electric bikes from streets, sidewalks and bicycle paths in Babcock Ranch, citing safety concerns about the bicycles in the community.
Florida Politics
With Epic Universe open, Orange County’s hotel tax revenue keeps breaking records
Orange County’s TDT revenue broke a new record for the month of July.
PROPERTY TAX
Stet News
Property tax collections in Palm Beach County reach $6.5 billion
Influx of million-dollar homes pushes property base to new highs, local governments to collect extra half-billion.
Pensacola News Journal
DeSantis plan sidelined in House tax reform committee talks
Any talk of cutting property taxes is touchy with local governments which rely on them.
First Coast News
Jacksonville Civic Council urges rejection of tax cut before city council vote
The City Council Finance Committee voted last week to advance the millage rate cut for a vote by the full council Tuesday.
Florida Politics
Vicki Lopez, Toby Overdorf to keep helming property tax talks; legislation expected this year
‘This is truly being brought forward with the interest of putting money back in the pockets of Floridians.’
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Fox 4
Florida rent surges nearly 40% as population boom creates affordability crisis
Nearly a million renting households now spend over 40% of income on housing as median rent increased $500 monthly between 2019-2023
LEGISLATION
Observer
Manatee County joins pending lawsuit to challenge Senate Bill 180
A “potential lawsuit” is now a pending lawsuit since Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 on Sept. 2 to join nine other municipalities to challenge Senate Bill 180.
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