Floridians file a lawsuit against the property tax amendment
The lawsuit alleges the amendment, which seeks to increase the tax exemption for homestead properties to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 in 2028, would deceive voters.
Hillsborough’s transportation plan no longer includes I-275 widening
A dozen residents gathered at this week’s Transportation Improvement meeting to speak against I-275 widening. As a result, it was removed from the county’s TIP plan.
South Howard Avenue businesses sue Tampa for records
They argue the city failed to provide the records requested under Florida’s Public Records Law.
Animal shelters in the region are overcrowded
Economic constraints, housing issues, and deportations have faced shelters across the region with an overwhelming number of animals.
Donald Trump is losing support among independents
Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, although they were among the groups that shifted toward Trump in 2024.
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