Florida property taxes and the American Dream. Readers weigh in
Around the web: A roundup featuring comments from tampabay.com. The comments included here are occasionally edited for length…
Tampa Bay leaders caution losses if property tax referendum passes
In a room of Tampa Bay commissioners Friday who expressed concern about a property tax amendment that could…
Florida’s property tax amendment is egregious, or maybe it isn’t| Letters
St. Pete explores fire fee if property tax cut is approved | Aug. 8 Total property tax revenue…
Data centers fuel debate as Florida communities push for restrictions
The Brief Florida cities are considering restrictions on new data centers over concerns about water use, electricity demand…
Bipartisan former lawmakers sue over Florida property tax overhaul
A bipartisan pair of former Florida lawmakers is challenging a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, arguing voters…
These new Florida laws take effect July 1, addressing schools, public safety, data centers
More than 100 new Florida laws are now in effect, bringing changes to schools, public safety, housing, health…
Amid stark opposition, data center developers think twice about Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida’s pro-business aura and the AI-driven data center boom across the South seem like a…
Florida Homeowners Could Get a Bigger Property Tax Break, But Voters Still Have To Decide
Florida homeowners are closer to a major property tax vote, but the biggest change is not automatic yet.…
DeSantis vetoes Florida e-bike safety bill, citing enforcement concerns
The Brief Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have created statewide e-bike safety rules, citing…
St. Pete Pride kicks off this weekend with events, road closures, and a focus on community support
One of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast is getting underway in downtown St. Petersburg, with events…
This Florida city is the ‘best-run’ in entire state. What is the worst?
Do you think your local government is run well? Or maybe you believe it’s run quite poorly? Time…
Florida law enforcement cracks down on ‘Teen Takeovers’
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Local law enforcement officers are very familiar with so-called “Teen Takeovers.” The…