Local supervisors say public equipment tests, signature checks and audits will protect the 2026 vote across Tampa Bay and Florida.

A federal judge allowed the Orlando Torah Center’s religious-discrimination suit to proceed after Orange County denied an expansion at 8613 Banyan Blvd.; the case moves to discovery.

City Manager Keith Touchberry says a roughly $4 million FY2026–27 gap has drained reserves and prompted a Brevard County Sheriff review of the city’s finances. Officials will discuss fixes at this week’s council workshops and an auditor selection meeting.

Union leaders say OCPS insurance changes could erase modest raises and push family coverage costs sharply higher ahead of a July 22 deadline.

Titusville's City Council voted to draft an ordinance banning data centers, citing strain on utilities and concerns about neighborhood impacts.

A WKMG video said Edgewater would vote to ban A.I. data centers — the city's July 20 agenda shows no ordinance. We checked the official packet and state law that shapes local options.

Polk County staff presented a $3.91 billion FY 2026–27 proposal that holds the millage rate and lists a $764.3M general fund and a $297.3M sheriff’s request.

Palm Bay’s council set a tentative 6.6‑mill rate while warning a November amendment could cut about $46M from city property‑tax revenue.

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.