Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign an implementing bill in Bradenton that tightens caps on local property‑tax rate increases as part of his Save Our Homes push.

Firefighters battled a third-floor blaze at 179 Oak Street early Wednesday; SFFD set up an on-scene command post across the street as crews worked the scene.

A 58-year-old Cedar Ridge man died after his car struck a tree on southbound Highway 174 near Peardale. CHP says speed may be a factor and Caltrans inspected the tree.