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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…
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…
TTampa
Tax collectors call on state to address system outages
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Tax collectors call on state to address system outages

  • May 29, 2026
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — Tampa Bay tax collectors are calling out the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety…
OOrlando
Courtesy: City of Oviedo
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City of Oviedo one step closer to new police department

  • May 28, 2026
OVIEDO, Fla. — Renovations on the City of Oviedo’s Police Department headquarters continue to move forward. The city…
OOrlando
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Orange County wraps up current school year

  • May 27, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – Students in Orange County are wrapping up their last day of school Wednesday. Meanwhile, some…
TTampa
(Spectrum News/Chris McDonald)
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Tampa says water violations are up from this time a year ago

  • May 27, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — The city’s water department is increasing patrols in areas with a high number of water violations…
SSt. Petersburg
St. Pete Beach explores living seawalls in flood-prone area
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St. Pete Beach explores living seawalls in flood-prone area

  • May 26, 2026
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach city commissioners are expected to receive an update Tuesday on…
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…
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