1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (329+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis said a rewrite is already underway as the state won’t appeal a Leon County judge’s ruling against the title and ballot summary language in a property tax cut referendum legislators put before voters in November. The measure…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1729+ words) In the midst of a growing district and rising grades, three candidates are vying to be the one to continue the momentum. District 5 covers parts of East Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch. While Florida has been struggling with school closures…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (618+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to put some distance between himself and a property tax measure he pushed for that is going before voters in November. DeSantis said Monday he will vote for the ballot item regarding homestead property taxes, but…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (901+ words) After hours of debate, a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis was changed by lawmakers Monday ahead of scheduled floor votes Tuesday. Democrats warned the measure could “bankrupt” local governments, and GOP members of the House…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (764+ words) Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan Wednesday in Tampa to gradually eliminate most property taxes. He called for a special legislative session to begin Monday. Lawmakers would be asked to vote on the plan and then place a referendum on…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (354+ words) The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club invites the public to attend its annual legislative update on April 2, 11:30 a.m., at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue South in Sarasota. For more information, and to register for this event, visit SarasotaTigerBay.com or call 941-228-9144.Representative…...