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Lucy Wright covers Florida sports across the pros, college and prep levels, bringing context and energy to the storylines fans follow.
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Politics Lawmakers alter DeSantis property tax proposal to protect school funding
A House committee approved a version of Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax amendment that excludes school levies, drawing pushback from local leaders…
Local News
How a larger homestead exemption would reshape local government finances in Florida
A proposed constitutional amendment to expand the homestead exemption would deliver sizable tax relief to many homeowners but would also leave counties,…
Politics Mayor Ken Welch says steep property tax reductions would threaten St. Petersburg services
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch cautions that aggressive property tax cuts proposed by Charlie Crist risk funding for police, fire and storm…
Business
Former commerce and insurance official Stephen Marante joins The Southern Group in Broward
Stephen Marante has joined The Southern Group’s Broward office, bringing experience from the Florida Department of Commerce, SelectFlorida and the Office of…
Crime
How Florida’s new budget balances controversial spending and a symbolic payout
A fresh look at Florida’s budget reveals controversial earmarks for donor projects, odd tax breaks, and a modest but significant payout to…
Paul Renner’s rural tour targets faith leaders and small businesses in Florida
Paul Renner is embarking on a series of stops across rural Florida to meet community leaders and voters, highlighting conservative values and…
Politics
Senators propose national rules to address NIL, transfers and competitive balance
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a comprehensive legislative outline intended to bring uniformity to college athlete compensation, address transfer and eligibility…
How Florida’s $114.5 billion budget passed amid partisan tension
Lawmakers finalized a $114.5 billion spending plan that reduces total outlays, builds significant reserves, and triggers a Special Session on property tax…
Florida congressional retirements and political shifts reshape the map
A batch of retirements, committee changes, high-profile proposals and local controversies is producing a major turnover in Florida’s congressional delegation, reshaping committee…