COUNTY 

Calle Ocho News 

Miami-Dade Takes A Stand Against Appointment Scalping At The DMV  

In a bold move to safeguard equitable access to public services, Miami-Dade County is cracking down on a disturbing trend—appointment scalping.   

 

Jax Daily Record 

St. Johns County commissioner proposes creation of a quality-of-life advisory board 

Chair Krista Joseph said the committee could address such topics as traffic, parks and urban sprawl. 

 

Miami Herald 

Miami-Dade votes to remove fluoride from tap water  

Miami-Dade must halt decades of adding fluoride to its drinking water under legislation that county commissioners approved Tuesday to end the anti-cavity program. 

  

DOGE 

WJHG 

Bay County Commissioners officially sign off on implementing DOGE 

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Bay County is leading the way in Florida on government efficiency, becoming the first in the state to request an audit from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency Task Force, also known as DOGE. 

 

WTXL 

Taylor County neighbors push for Florida DOGE audit of County operations 

The County Administrator said the County Attorney is drafting a resolution of support for their next County Commission meeting on April 7. 

 

TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Rick Scott backs sales tax cuts proposed by Daniel Perez 

The support comes as Gov. DeSantis focuses on property tax relief instead. 

 

DeSantis proposes $1000 property tax rebate for homeowners 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida House of Representatives has proposed a five-billion dollar tax relief for residents, but plans on how and where that relief will be seen is causing commotion. 

 

The Capitolist 

Truenow advances sales tax cut for veterans  

Florida lawmakers are considering new legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans. 

 

The Capitolist 

Florida Senate President urges ‘all of the above’ tax cut approach 

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, weighed in on the tax relief debate, saying in a letter to the Senate that he favors an “all of the above” approach. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Orlando Sentinel 

Oviedo, Sanford blast ‘horrendous’ rural development bills 

Elected leaders in Seminole cities say two proposed bills threaten environmental protection