Deltona is preparing a parcel‑based fire assessment to shore up its fire and EMS budget if a statewide property‑tax amendment passes in November. The city hired a consultant last year and will follow public‑notice rules before charging property owners.

The Florida Chamber says the state’s GDP hit $1.89 trillion, which would rank Florida 14th worldwide if treated as a country. Different data sources change the placement.

Apopka commissioners deadlocked over a proposed 0.75-mill property-tax increase that would raise the city's rate to about 5.2 mills and add roughly $6.6M to next year’s revenue. The split comes as a statewide ballot measure could reduce local tax collections.

Florida AG James Uthmeier told Winter Garden to take down park signs referencing firearms, calling the city's ban "null and void" and setting an Aug. 15 deadline. The AG warned legal action would follow if the signage isn't fixed.

Supervisors from six counties warned vote‑by‑mail enrollments have dipped sharply and outlined deadlines and safety plans for the Aug. 18 primary.

Ocoee canceled its free two-day Music Fest as officials brace for possible multimillion-dollar property-tax revenue losses and rising event costs.

Officials reviewed a draft Benesch fire‑assessment study July 14 as a contingency if a statewide property‑tax amendment reduces local revenue. The study models multiple revenue scenarios.

City leaders approved a first reading to lift local business tax rates by 5%; a final vote is scheduled next week. The commission also approved $3.5M in budget shifts.

Sanford officials are again weighing a citywide fire assessment fee as a November 3, 2026 property‑tax amendment threatens to cut local revenue by millions.

The Florida Police Chiefs Association formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody, giving the incumbent a major law‑enforcement boost ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a probe into potassium bromate, a flour additive flagged by animal studies; the investigation could prompt enforcement or policy changes. Regulators and lawmakers are already watching the issue closely.

Orlando council meets Monday to review how a proposed state homestead-exemption increase could cut homeowners' taxes while creating multi-million-dollar gaps in local budgets.

Candidates at the Florida PTA convention traded rival plans on teacher pay and vouchers, exposing divides that could shape the Aug. 18 primary.