WFLA 

Hillsborough County school funding at risk as tax revenue is redirected  

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A half-cent community investment sales tax in Hillsborough County expires in 2026, and commissioners are expected to decide how they want to renew it on Wednesday, April 17. 

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Here’s how Florida’s tourist tax, big for Rays and beaches, works  

Budget season for local governments is around the corner, and with it the usual talk of property values and the tax bills local homeowners can expect to face. 

 

Naples News 

Lee County FEMA fight over flood insurance discount, unpermitted work  

Lee County announced Tuesday that it asked FEMA for an additional extension of time in order to respond to its information requests in order to preserve its 25% National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP) discount. 

 

Orlando Sentinel 

Orange County Mayor: Sales tax hike is ‘best long-term prospect’ to fund transit  

Demings indicates his proposed transportation tax, abandoned last week, will be back in 2026 

 

ENVIRONMENT 

WGCU 

Florida appeals U.S. District Court ruling in wetlands permitting fight  

TALLAHASSEE — Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a 2020 decision by the federal government to shift permitting authority to the state for projects that affect wetlands.