New Florida TaxWatch tool shows potential Amendment 3 impact in Lee County | WINK Smart
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — A new online tool is giving Florida voters a closer look at what…
Florida TaxWatch to host ceremony renaming headquarters after Dominic Calabro
While it’s been almost a year since Dominic Calabro stepped down as president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch,…
Florida TaxWatch applauds Clearwater’s abandonment of Duke Energy buyout, advises St. Petersburg to do the same
‘With this decision the city of Clearwater has put the taxpayers first. It is our hope that the…
Florida voters to weigh in on Amendment 3 and its potential impact on property taxes
Florida voters to weigh in on Amendment 3 and its potential impact on property taxes FORT MYERS, Fla.…
Florida TaxWatch gearing up to scrutinize 2030 U.S. Census count
One of the most prominent government watchdog groups in Florida has appointed eight people to scrutinize the 2030…
Florida TaxWatch calls out $830 million in budget turkeys in 2026-27 state budget
As state leaders chide local governments for misspending taxpayer money, Florida TaxWatch is accusing the Legislature of having…
Skepticism mounts over Florida’s homestead property tax amendment
Now that proposed revisions to Florida’s homestead exemption are going before voters, local officials and institutions are warning…
No. 19 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Bill Carlson
Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson has built a reputation as one of City Hall’s most persistent watchdogs,…
Hayden Dublois foresees serious fines for fraud if Florida can’t get food stamp errors under wraps
Hayden Dublois still recalls a news report with a woman discussing breaking off a drug addiction and becoming…
Southwest Florida leaders skeptical if property tax cut makes statewide ballot, or if it can pass from there
Florida lawmakers have yet to approve language for a major property tax reduction to appear on the statewide…
Florida TaxWatch urges Legislature to leave tourist development taxes alone
Florida TaxWatch is urging the Legislature not to pass any hotel tax reform, arguing that the millions of…
St. Pete must think twice before dropping Duke Energy
Following Clearwater’s lead, St. Petersburg recently issued a request for proposals for a feasibility study on creating a…