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OOrlando
Lake County residents question proposed Minneola annexation
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Lake County residents question proposed Minneola annexation

  • June 4, 2026
MINNEOLA, Fla. — A potential annexation in Minneola is causing a stir among residents who live in Lake County.…
TTampa
In a special session, lawmakers gave the okay to put a measure on November's ballot that would eliminate property taxes on primary residences. It's a move pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that he said will save taxpayers money. Local political leaders say a lot of community services will be at risk if the governor gets his way. (Spectrum News file photo)
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Tampa Bay lawmakers slam property tax amendment

  • June 3, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — While Gov. Ron DeSantis said a ballot measure to eliminate the homestead property tax would…
TTampa
Tampa Bay cities push back against property tax plan
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Tampa Bay cities push back against property tax plan

  • June 2, 2026
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As Florida lawmakers continue to negotiate the details of a proposed property tax relief…
OOrlando
Florida lawmakers reunite for property taxes special session
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Florida lawmakers reunite for property taxes special session

  • June 2, 2026
FLORIDA — The Florida Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene for the second day of a special…
FFlorida
Legislature looking at power of HOA's in Florida
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Florida lawmakers start special session on property taxes

  • June 1, 2026
FLORIDA — Florida lawmakers are returning to Tallahassee this week for their third special session this year, this time…
TTallahassee
An American flag waves over the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee (AP Photo/Phil Sears, file)
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Special session begins this week in Tallahassee

  • May 31, 2026
FLORIDA — Lawmakers are returning to Tallahassee on Monday for another special session, this one to discuss property…
FFlorida
Lawmakers in the Florida Senate chamber. (FILE IMAGE)
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Lawmakers approve Florida budget of $114.5 billion

  • May 29, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers in the House and the Senate passed the state budget Friday. The overall…
OOrlando
OCPS weighs proposed budget gains against rising costs
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OCPS weighs proposed budget gains against rising costs

  • May 28, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — When Florida lawmakers vote on the proposed state budget Friday, leaders of several Central Florida…
FFlorida
Florida coaches react to the 'Teddy Bridgewater Act'
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Florida coaches react to the ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act’

  • May 24, 2026
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Friday focused on high school sports. One helps…
TTampa
Tampa City Council members (seen here last week during a hearing with Rays CEO Ken Babby) are scheduled to vote on a non-binding agreement on the stadium proposal on Thursday. (Spectrum News/Sarah Blazonis)
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City Council up next with Rays vote today

  • May 21, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. – With Hillsborough County approving a non-binding agreement on the Rays’ $2.3-billion stadium on Wednesday, the…
TTampa
Tampa-based shrimpers utilize different spots in the gulf to pull their catch from before its sorted and flash-frozen on board (Spectrum News/Angie Angers).
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Save Our Shrimpers Act moves forward

  • May 20, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — A bill designed to support the domestic shrimping industry has moved one step closer to…
TTampa
Bay area pharmacy shares impact of tariffs on medications
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Bay area pharmacy shares impact of tariffs on medications

  • May 19, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Tariffs could soon lead to higher prices for your medications. Last month, President Donald Trump imposed…
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